Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Supervisor for our Converting Department in the Plattsburgh, NY Mill. The Converting Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership with accountability for all hourly employees on the shift, safety, and environmental compliance. They will also coach, train and develop personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving and technical skills. This role will have roughly 12 direct reports and will report to the Operations Manager. We are hiring for two openings for this position; one will be a day shift opportunity and one will be a night shift opportunity.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific’s Plattsburgh facility uses state of the art innovation and technology to manufacture Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Tissue.

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• 1+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse facility
• Able to work rotating shifts and weekends

• Build and develop capability of on-shift personnel
• Be a business partner with Manufacturing Engineers in their respective areas
• Ensure safety and environmental ownership and compliance
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and acts, recognizing positive safety performance as well as individual and team contributions to a safer workplace
• Lead operational and shift maintenance initiatives in accordance with the Asset Strategy to achieve maximum asset capability
• Provide performance feedback and coaching: appraising performance and providing feedback as needed
• Assist in resolving complaints and issues; hold employees accountable in a fair and consistent manner, and communicate issues and results daily
• Act as a positive change agent for continued transformation and improvement
• Develop and foster an environment where employees are contribution motivated
• Work within the bounds of a union contract (USW)