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Graphic Packaging International, LLC Supervisor Mill Operations - Fiber and Waste Water treatment in Waco, Texas
Supervisor Mill Operations - Fiber and Waste Water treatment
Requisition ID: 2550
Location:
Waco, TX, US, 76712
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
SUMMARY:
Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of the Fiber receiving and operational areas to include Waste Water treatment, production operations, quality, immediate maintenance coordination and safety. This supervision includes hourly employees on shift, and indirect supervision over more employees on off shifts. The supervisor performs safety, quality, process, and mechanical checks andunderstands and aligns business operations as they execute the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.
Carries out the day-to-day management of personnel or multiple operations to continually meet all waste water regulation requirements. Provides technical support on water quality, treatment, permitting, laboratory management, and regulatory compliance issues. Ensures Company policy on water quality and related environmental matters is followed.
Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of the wastewater treatment area, quality, immediate maintenance coordination and safety. This supervision includes hourly employees on shift, and indirect supervision over more employees on off shifts. The supervisor performs safety, quality, process, and mechanical and required compliance checks andunderstands and aligns business operations as they execute the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to the following:
Work directly with and supervise a team of operations technicians
Direct and support activities and personnel compliance in developing a safe work environment and a fostering a culture of safe performance
Assists local, State and Federal regulatory agencies during inspections.
Responds (on-call) to Water Quality problems, taking appropriate corrective action including documentation to advise management.
Reports on problems and issues regarding Water Quality and standards.
Assures that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to water quality are adhered to.
Assists in the procurement of treatment chemicals and manages receipt of chemical supplies to assure adequate supply along with monitoring equipment, chemical feeds, etc. to ensure standards are maintained.
Assists with training of plant operating staff, field services and other water quality personnel in treatment practices and environmental initiatives.
Supports water quality activities related to the Environmental Management Program to ensure compliance with regulations are continually met
Achieve productivity by establishing and communicating clear goals, providing requisite resources to the team, engaging the team, and setting appropriate priorities and monitoring progress
Achieve desired level of engagement by providing leadership on the shift. Engagement includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for performance and personal actions
Achieve quality and waste goals by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on equipment, following proper procedures, performing requisite inspections, and acting upon suggested improvements
Administer, communicate, and interpret work procedures and company policies
Perform other duties, as assigned
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (Paper Science, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Administration, or related field); or significant, closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.
(2-5) years of manufacturing supervisory experience, required.
Minimum Two (2) to four (4) years experience in water, and/or wastewater, and laboratory operations preferred.
Strong working knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment.
Thorough knowledge of water quality and environmental regulations affecting the business.
Continuous Improvement – Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to lead a team through training, coaching, mentoring and counseling
Strong safety orientation
Demonstrated strategic, analytical problem-solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction)
Demonstrated timely, effective decision-making skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, adept at motivation and experienced at conflict resolution
Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline)
Demonstrated communication skills, effective at all levels of the organization
Proficient computer skills, experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across department and functions
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Growth Mindset in Developing Talent and Teams and Continuous Improvement
Leadership Mindset in Enabling Performance and Engaging Employees
Strategic Mindset in delivering a High-Performance Organization
Integrity & Trust
Action Oriented
Drive for Results
Managerial Courage
Intellectual Horsepower
Priority Setting
Problem Solving
Managing through Systems
Nearest Major Market: Waco