Shift Supervisor Paper Production 100% in 4-Shift Operation (m/f/d)

About us

Hey, we are Tela, a family-owned company. For over 50 years, we have been producing high-quality hygiene papers that are always adapted to the changing needs of people and markets thanks to state-of-the-art technology and continuous innovation. With our own wastewater treatment and recycled paper processing plant, we have been pioneers of sustainability since the beginning and still place the greatest value on ecology and environmental awareness today.

Over 200 highly motivated, skilled employees ensure the supply of our regional and international customers in Niederbipp, Bern, including with the Swiss traditional brand Tela. As a family-run company, Tela has complemented a network of hygiene paper factories in Switzerland, Germany, and Poland that has existed for over 40 years as a partner since 2021.

To strengthen our team in Niederbipp, we are looking for you as soon as possible as

Shift Supervisor Paper Production 100% in 4-Shift Operation (m/f/d)

Tasks

• Leadership with foresight: You take over the operational and disciplinary management of your shift team – including employee evaluations and development discussions. With your leadership style, you strengthen the personal responsibility, motivation, and further development of your employees.
• Production under control: You ensure a smooth and efficient production process in the areas of paper production, recycled paper processing, and sludge incineration – across all plants. In case of disruptions, adjustments, or cleaning work, you quickly restore operational readiness and actively support the planning and implementation of shutdowns.
• In the thick of things: This is not a pure office job – you are close to the team and actively pitch in where needed. You lend a hand, take responsibility on the shop floor, and are present when it matters.
• Responsibility for processes: You actively contribute to continuous improvements to achieve our annual goals. In cooperation with the other shift supervisors, you create vacation and personnel planning, ensure seamless reporting, and monitor data maintenance in the system.

Profile

• Education & expertise: You have completed training as a paper technologist and ideally further training as an industrial foreman – or are willing to complete it. Your broad expertise in paper manufacturing, preferably in the tissue sector, and your good technical understanding distinguish you.
• Leadership experience & personality: You bring several years of experience in team leadership. With your high safety and quality awareness as well as your decisiveness, you convince in everyday shift work. Your working style is independent, responsible, and goal-oriented.
• Shift readiness: You feel comfortable in 4-shift operation. We work in a rotating 7-day shift model, where you work seven consecutive days in the same shift – including weekends and holidays. Between shift changes, you have 56 to 80 hours of free time depending on the rhythm.
• Digital competence: You are proficient in MS Office and work confidently with digital systems.
• Communication: You communicate fluently in German – clearly, reliably, and on equal footing.

Offer

• At least 5 weeks of vacation so you can really relax
• Free parking spaces so you don’t have to worry about finding a parking spot
• Look forward to birthday, Easter, and St. Nicholas gifts
• A good pension fund for your future security
• Free fruit and ice cream in summer as well as healthy catering options
• Work in a very good team and a great atmosphere
• Free products four times a year
• Thorough introduction and training to prepare you optimally for your tasks
• Opportunities for further education and training to constantly expand your skills
• Access to our employee app for current information and communication
• Benefit from bonuses for successful employee referrals

Contact

Muriel Uebersax

HR Specialist

Tela GmbH | Human Resources Department | Rotboden 1 | 4704 Niederbipp