Field Service Representative - Copy Machines jobs in Bremerton, WA

The Position

We currently have an opening for a Paper Machines Shift Supervisor based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington. As a Paper Machines Shift Supervisor you will provide shift direction, leadership and supervision for Front End employees and operations.

About Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.     

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe behavior and work practices. Ensures the crew follows all mill and job safety requirements and standard operating procedures. Completes annual performance reviews and observations.
• Promptly investigates safety, fire, and paper quality incidents. Completes and submits an investigation report prior to the end of the shift.
• Ensures proper operation and management of processes and equipment to meet customer quality requirements.
• Monitors mill operations and directs the crew to meet safety, quality, operating, process, and production targets/objectives. Secures appropriate resources to return the process/operation to target when deviations occur.
• Accountable for crew training and accurate crew performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of the labor agreement and administers it consistent with the contract language.
• Confronts unprofessional behavior and takes appropriate disciplinary action.
• Effectively communicates and implements management/business direction with crews.
• Department commander for oil spills, fires, emergency response, evacuation alarms, and water and power outages.
• Works closely with Back End shift supervisor to coordinate mill activities to achieve business results.
• Expected to challenge the status quo and strive to work with crews to continuously improve crew and operating performance.
• Responsible for shift administration of mill lock-out policies & procedures, confined space entry, hot work, and fall arrest procedures.
• Responsible for & accountable to the Paper Machines annual operating budget.
• Special projects or work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge in order to manage employee relations, materials & products, and equipment under the “Responsibility & Authority” section.

Responsibility and Authority

• Employee Relations
  • Interpretation / Action of Corporate policy and procedures.
  • Paper Machines hourly pay management authorization,
  • Crew Training Provider/Coordinator for job skills and safety,
  • Emergency Response Team Training Coordinator,
  • Distribute & communicate departmental & corporate policy & information memos,
  • Track employee development through annual performance reviews.

Materials or Products          

• Paper Machines’ raw materials
• Production of all paper grades and market unbleached kraft pulp.

Equipment    

• All Paper machine, finishing, and shipping equipment.

Business Contacts

• External: Chemical, felt, wire, and process equipment suppliers. Customers and customer visits as required.
• Internal: Back End Shift Supervisor, mill superintendents and supervisors, union officers, Health & Safety representatives, maintenance crews, and technical services employees.

Required Education

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pulp, and Paper Science, or commensurate level of pulp and paper experience and training.

Required Experience

• Five years’ experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills to at least the relief foreman’s level.

Employment Terms

• Full-time, Exempt position
• Salary range: $100,000 to $125,000 DOE.
• 2 weeks paid vacation or more depending on the position.
• Full-time employees receive 160 hours of sick leave upon hire and then earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Port Townsend Paper Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.