Front Line Leader-Utilities

Position Title:

Front Line Leader (FLL) - Utilities

Pay Rate:

$100,000-$110,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried (Non-Exempt) Full-Time

On-site Position

Physical Location:

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

• Supports and leads efforts at Bogalusa Mill that include an injury-free environment through role modeling safe behavior, active involvement in safety activities, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

• Completes the First Line Leader (FLL) Onboarding/Proficiency Curriculum.

• Coordinates and leads efforts to support high performance work teams.

• Leadership role in ensuring team member relations, efforts, and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results.

• Leads, provides guidance, and/or supports teams as needed to achieve small team goals, daily responsibilities, and overall achievement of mill goals.

• Manages daily shift operations in their assigned area and a focus on continuous improvement.

• Provides feedback, coaching, support and, when necessary, take corrective measures, to ensure all team members have a positive, productive, and safe work environment.

• Communicates as needed with team members and mill leadership for resolution of safety, quality, cost, production, and personnel issues.

• Communicates and leads the application of facility policies and standards.

• Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with members of the utilities crew; set clear expectations for both team and individuals and motivate team members to strive for success. Coaches safety in others and leads by example.

• Provides leadership to troubleshoot operation issues.

• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.

• Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.

• Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.

• Maintains and develops team relationships.

• Positive, upbeat attitude that instills confidence in personal leadership ability.

• Manage Lockout/ Hot Work and Vessel entry programs.

• Fulfills area specific 5S expectation.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated and successful leadership ability in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of and leadership in manufacturing safety practices.
• Must have a high level of integrity, energy, and leadership ability to develop and lead others.
• Demonstrated and successful ability to lead and continuously improve team performance in order to work injury-free, provide a quality product, and achieve world class productivity in support of a high-performance work system.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with proven ability to provide positive and improvement feedback, coaching opportunities, and take corrective measures as appropriate.
• Strong computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Degree Preferred
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning, priority setting, and time management, with proven ability to adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving or conflict resolution processes