paper mill supervisor

Description

Paper mill supervisors coordinate and monitor the operations at a paper mill during production of products such as corrugated board, cardboard boxes or padded envelopes. They ensure that production targets, such as quantity and quality of products, timeliness and cost-effectiveness can be achieved. They have a clear overview of ongoing processes, and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

quality standards types of paper types of pulp types of bleach functionalities of machinery deinking processes quality assurance methodologies

Practical Skills

analyse the need for technical resources manage resources follow production schedule meet productivity targets analyse production processes for improvement wear appropriate protective gear communicate production plan ensure finished product meet requirements liaise with managers coordinate communication within a team communicate problems to senior colleagues report on production results keep records of work progress oversee production requirements recruit personnel integrate new products in manufacturing undertake inspections train employees write inspection reports identify hazards in the workplace record production data for quality control check material resources schedule regular machine maintenance ensure compliance with environmental legislation monitor manufacturing quality standards evaluate employees work check quality of raw materials oversee quality control liaise with quality assurance oversee logistics of finished products monitor machine operations