{"id":1600183,"url":"https://alion.io/job/genera-inc-stock-approach-supervisor","title":"Stock Approach Supervisor","company":{"id":2083085,"name":"Genera Inc","domain":"generainc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/generainc","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T18:57:33Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T07:19:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":12,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":12},"description":"Position Summary\nThe Stock Approach Supervisor is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Stock Approach area within the Pulp Mill. This position provides direct leadership to Stock Approach operators and is accountable for maintaining consistent pulp stock preparation and delivery to downstream manufacturing processes.\nThe Supervisor ensures the Stock Approach system operates within established operating parameters for consistency, flow, temperature, chemistry, cleanliness, and quality. The position works closely with Pulp Mill Operations, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Process Control to identify and resolve issues that could impact production, product quality, equipment reliability, or safety.\nThe successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who understands pulp processing, develops operator capability, establishes consistent operating standards, and drives continuous improvement.\nEssential Responsibilities\nSafety & Environmental Leadership\nMake safety the first priority in all Stock Approach activities.\nEnsure employees follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, LOTO requirements, and established operating standards.\nConduct routine safety observations and correct unsafe conditions immediately.\nEnsure proper handling of chemicals and other process materials.\nSupport environmental compliance and proper management of process waste and wastewater.\nLead incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting and participate in investigations and corrective actions.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe operating area.\nStock Approach Operations\nSupervise the daily operation of the Stock Approach system, including pulp preparation, dilution, mixing, screening, cleaning, pumping, and delivery to downstream processes as applicable.\nMaintain stable and consistent stock flow to the production process.\nMonitor and control critical operating parameters such as:Stock consistency\nFlow\nTemperature\npH and/or chemistry\nPressure\nTank levels\nPump performance\nScreening/cleaning performance\nFiber quality and concentration\n\nEnsure operators understand normal operating conditions and recognize deviations early.\nEstablish and maintain standardized operating procedures and operating windows.\nRespond quickly to process upsets, equipment issues, plugging, foaming, consistency changes, or other abnormal conditions.\nCoordinate with downstream operations to minimize production interruptions.\nEquipment & Reliability\nWork closely with Maintenance to maintain reliability of pumps, agitators, screens, cleaners, valves, instrumentation, piping, and other Stock Approach equipment.\nIdentify recurring equipment problems and develop corrective actions.\nCommunicate equipment concerns clearly during shift handoffs and daily production meetings.\nSupport preventive and predictive maintenance activities.\nEnsure equipment is operated within established limits to prevent damage and premature failure.\nParticipate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of equipment and process problems.\nQuality & Process Control\nMaintain Stock Approach conditions necessary to consistently meet product specifications.\nMonitor process data and identify trends before they result in quality problems.\nPartner with Quality and Process Engineering to investigate deviations.\nEnsure operators understand how Stock Approach conditions affect final product quality.\nMaintain accurate process records and production documentation.\nSupport process trials, testing, and implementation of process improvements.\nPeople Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop Stock Approach operators.\nEstablish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and attendance.\nConduct daily shift meetings and communicate production priorities.\nAssign work based on production requirements, employee qualifications, and operational needs.\nEnsure employees are trained and qualified on equipment and standard operating procedures.\nProvide coaching and feedback to employees and address performance issues appropriately.\nDevelop cross-training and skill development within the Stock Approach team.\nBuild a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\nTroubleshooting & Problem Solving\nServe as the first level of leadership for Stock Approach process problems.\nLead structured troubleshooting when process conditions move outside normal operating ranges.\nUse process data, operator observations, and equipment information to identify root causes.\nPartner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve recurring problems.\nDocument significant process issues and corrective actions.\nDevelop and implement standard responses for common process upsets.\nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve Stock Approach stability, throughput, quality, energy usage, chemical usage, and equipment reliability.\nLead or participate in Lean, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives.\nReduce process variation and unnecessary downtime.\nEstablish visual management and standardized work where appropriate.\nEncourage operators to identify improvement opportunities.\nUse data and performance metrics to drive improvements.\nDaily Leadership Expectations\nThe Stock Approach Supervisor should:\nReview production requirements and current Stock Approach conditions at the beginning of the shift.\nConduct a shift-start meeting with operators.\nReview previous-shift issues and outstanding maintenance concerns.\nVerify critical process parameters are within operating limits.\nWalk the process area and inspect equipment and housekeeping.\nMonitor stock consistency, flow, levels, pressure, chemistry, and other critical parameters.\nRespond to process deviations before they affect downstream production.\nCommunicate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering as needed.\nEnsure operators complete required checks and documentation.\nProvide a thorough shift handoff covering process conditions, equipment issues, quality concerns, and outstanding actions.\nRegular and Predictable Attendance.\nOther duties as assigned.\nKey Performance Indicators\nThe Stock Approach Supervisor will be measured on:\nSafety performance\nStock Approach uptime\nConsistency stability\nProduction interruptions caused by Stock Approach\nProcess variation\nProduct quality\nEquipment reliability\nUnplanned downtime\nChemical and energy usage\nFiber loss/waste\nPreventive maintenance completion\nOperator training and qualification\n5S/housekeeping performance\nStandard work compliance\nContinuous-improvement results\nQualifications\nQualifications\nRequired\n· High school diploma or equivalent.\n· Manufacturing or industrial process experience.\n· Supervisory or team-leadership experience.\n· Ability to understand and interpret process operating data.\n· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\n· Ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production.\nPreferred\n· Pulp and paper, fiber processing, paperboard, packaging, or similar process-industry experience.\n· Experience with stock preparation or stock approach systems.\n· Experience with pumps, agitators, screens, cleaners, tanks, valves, piping, and process instrumentation.\n· Experience with PLC/DCS/process-control systems.\n· Lean Manufacturing or continuous-improvement experience.\n· Experience in a food-contact or SQF-regulated manufacturing environment.\nCore Competencies\nProcess Knowledge - Understands how Stock Approach conditions affect downstream production and product quality.\nSafety Leadership - Leads by example and maintains safety as a non-negotiable expectation.\nTroubleshooting - Quickly identifies process and equipment problems and develops practical solutions.\nPeople Leadership - Develops operators and creates accountability for performance.\nCommunication - Maintains clear communication across shifts and departments.\nOperational Discipline - Establishes and follows consistent operating standards.\nContinuous Improvement - Uses data and employee knowledge to reduce variation and improve performance.\nTeamwork - Works effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Process Control.\nPhysical & Working Conditions\nThis position requires frequent walking and standing throughout the pulp mill and Stock Approach areas. The employee may be required to climb stairs and platforms, bend, reach, and work around operating industrial equipment.\nThe work environment may include exposure to noise, heat, moisture, dust, chemicals, moving equipment, elevated work areas, and other conditions associated with a pulp mill. Appropriate PPE is required.\nThe Stock Approach Supervisor is expected to be a hands-on process leader, not simply an administrative supervisor. 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