Operations Team Leader jobs in Jamestown, NY

# 5 Paper Machine Team Leader

Your Role:

The responsibilities of this job are all production related activities on shift for #5 Paper Machine Department, including safety, environmental and quality issues.  This includes the direction of hourly operators, one shift E & I Mechanic and one Shift Mechanical Mechanic.  This position assists the #5 Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent in operator training.  This position reports directly to the #5 Paper Machine Superintendent.

This role ensures the department is run in accordance with its goals in the areas of safety, environmental stewardship, housekeeping, cost containment, organizational development, reliability, quality and legal compliance.  All these duties and responsibilities are accomplished through the effective supervision and leadership of individuals assigned to his shift through effective coaching, personal integrity, and example. 

Your Profile:

Requirements:

Four or more years of operating experience on paper machines.  The candidate should be able to demonstrate basic papermaking knowledge as well as familiarity with basic troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve quality and availability issues on paper machines.  Must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills and demonstrate superior leadership and supervisory skills.  Willingness to work overtime and off-schedule hours as needed to support the operation as required.  Minimum high school or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or similar discipline.  Previous supervisor experience involving paper machine operations.  A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar personal computer programs.  A desire to advance beyond this level of management.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer.  We are also committed to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.