Paper mill supervisor

Code 3122.4.12

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.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • quality standards
  • types of paper
  • types of pulp

Skills and competences

  • analyse the need for technical resources
  • communicate production plan
  • communicate problems to senior colleagues
  • liaise with managers
  • coordinate communication within a team
  • manage resources
  • follow production schedule
  • wear appropriate protective gear
  • oversee production requirements

Transversal competences

  • analyse production processes for improvement
  • meet productivity targets
  • ensure finished product meet requirements
  • report on production results
  • keep records of work progress

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences