Production Shift Supervisor

Production Shift Supervisor (Production Coordinator) Columbus, MS   Pay Rate: $106,700 – 130,500 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.   Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Rotating 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 28-day rotation swinging from nights to days weekly - 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week. A total of 7 DAY shifts, 7 NIGHT shifts, and 14 OFF shifts every 28 days.   This position supports Global Cellulose Fibers Columbus Mill (CCF) located in Columbus, Mississippi.  GCF is a converting operation that produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers.   About The Role: The Production Coordinator is a key frontline leadership role responsible for leading shift operations and directing hourly employees to achieve mill objectives in safety, environmental compliance, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost performance. This role coordinates resources, executes daily operating strategies, develops team members, and drives operational excellence. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required Ability to set clear expectations for teams and individuals and have the courage to give worthwhile and helpful feedback Ability to resolve conflict and deliver clear, problem-focused communications Ability to effectively collaborate with and across all levels of the organization.   Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees. Gain commitment and motivate employees toward a common goal in a non-union environment. Establish performance expectations and provide coaching and feedback. Support staffing, onboarding, training, and employee development. Promote engagement, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Safety & Environmental: Be a role model and champion for an injury-free work place and promote safety and excellence in all areas of influence. Ensure safety audits and PM safety routes are completed, documented, and deviations corrected. Ensure that all incidents including near misses and damage to company equipment are communicated immediately, documented, and investigated. Maintain housekeeping standards and address unsafe conditions. Serve as Incident Commander and support emergency response efforts. Identify environmental watch-outs and communicating concerns to the entire mill. Operations, Reliability & Quality: Execute daily operating strategies and production priorities. Monitor key process, quality, and production variables and lead corrective actions. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and support resources. Ensure compliance with procedures, standards, inspections, and documentation requirements. Make frequent rounds – observe, analyze and work potential problems with Process Resources and area teams. Communication & Administration: Facilitate daily Process Resource meetings to communicate and execute daily plans across the mill by collaborating with Area Process Managers and the Mill Operations Manager. Complete required operational reports, investigations, and documentation. Approve timekeeping and maintain required records. Communicate and escalate significant operational issues as appropriate. About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in the pulp and paper industry preferred. Minimum of five (5) + years manufacturing experience preferred. Strong mill process knowledge or is learning agile and critical thinker.   Ability to coach and develop team members. Ability to collaborate with peers and work well work others. Strong organizational skills and ability manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Strong computer skills including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.   About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF): Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.    Why GCF: Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.  We’ve Got You Covered: At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:  Medical, Dental, Life insurance  Flexible Spending Accounts  Short-term and Long-term Disability  401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions  Paid Time Off    Physical Location of Position: Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill 4335 Carson Road Columbus, MS 39701 Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.