Shift Supervisor - Pulp Mill
Job no: 50009855
Work type: Full Time
Location: Tumut
- Great on-site culture and attractive payrates
- Perfect central regional location in Australia – close to Melbourne and Sydney!
- Outstanding rotating roster for work life balance
Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home.
Our world -class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills—you’ll work with best-in-class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together.
Role Details
Reporting into the Pulp Mill Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
- Supervise all shift production activities of the Woodyard, Digester and Fibrelines, the White Liquor Plants and Lime Kilns, as well as the entire Chemical Recovery and Power and Utilities areas.
- Supervise and coordinate shift operations in the pulp mill, ensuring efficient production and quality control.
- Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Ability to coordinate all training activities for all Pulp Mill operators.
- Assist with the investigation of any near misses and incidents
- Assist Area Managers in achieving budget targets.
- Able to effectively handle plant breakdowns and upset conditions
- Able to understand mill balances and adjust plant operations accordingly.
- Maximise power generation and minimise natural gas use
- Enforce safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Lead, mentor, and train shift employees to maximize productivity and teamwork.
- Optimize process efficiency while ensuring compliance with environmental and operational standards.
- Maintain accurate production records and report key performance indicators to management.
What You Will Bring
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and industry regulations
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing of Kraft Pulp
- Highly proficient in navigating and operating ABB DCS system
- Proven experience in pulp mill operations
- Recognised technical skill qualification
- Good proficiency in computer skills
- Excellent communication and team management abilities.
What you’ll love when you join us
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
- You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
- Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
- These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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