SHIFT COORDINATOR

Activity sector: Pulp and Paper

Site: Kamloops

Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000

Schedule: 4 on, 4 off (2 day shifts, 2 night shifts,12-hours each)

Reporting to the Fibreline Manager, the Shift Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership to the crews ensuring the safe and effective performance of their duties. The Shift Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all legislated environmental and regulatory requirements that pertain to training the crew in safe operation of the equipment are met. The Shift Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that department health and safety, environmental compliance, quality, production, cost and customer satisfaction objectives are continuously met.

ü  Assure safety awareness, safe work, safety training and compliance with safety procedures and policies in all work performed by the crew members

ü  Conduct equipment and housekeeping inspections of the Fibreline and write work orders when deficiencies are observed

ü  Provide leadership, supervision, training and coaching to production line employees

ü  Communicate mill and department performance levels and standards to Operators

ü  Recommend and initiates solutions for continuous improvement

ü  Coordinate department production activities to meet Company and Department goals

ü  Work with Maintenance to complete shutdowns and maintenance work, as safely and efficiently as possible

ü  Maintain budgeted production requirements at planned quality with the lowest possible cost

ü  Work with maintenance staff to determine ways to improve the reliability of equipment and systems

ü  Coordinate production start ups, shutdowns and changeovers

ü  Be responsible for quality control, make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications

ü  A minimum of 3 years of experience in pulp operations

ü  A demonstrated high standard of performance and the ability to lead others

ü  Strong analytical, trouble-shooting and decision making skills

ü  In depth knowledge of maintenance and production planning

ü  An advanced knowledge of safety and pulping operations

ü  A team leader with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue improvement strategies to ensure safety and quality and build rapport with the crews

ü  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

ü  A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is considered an asset

ü  Strong computer system aptitude and experience working with various types of software including Microsoft Office Suite; previous experience using SAP is an asset.

At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow in a dynamic and stimulating environment, to encourage their development, and to enrich their professional lives. That's why many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

At Kruger, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, not just because it is the right thing to do but because differences make us stronger and we benefit from this as a business. Our inclusive culture requires all employees to be open-minded and welcoming of people with diverse backgrounds, preferences, needs and thoughts. Through our shared commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we create a great place to work, one that is able to attract the best people, build stronger teams, communicate better, innovate more and achieve the best results.

When you work at Kruger, you can count on a wide range of benefits such as competitive group insurance, registered pension plans and continuing education programs. In addition to finding a stimulating work environment that offers many opportunities for growth, you'll have the chance to work for a company that truly cares about its employees.