Workforce challenges in Pulp and paper
Despite the common perception that the Pulp and Paper industry is in decline, the industry still sees significant growth in areas such as packaging, driven by online shopping and global trade. The growth, coupled with an aging workforce and the technological advancements, creates a pressing need for new talent among manufacturers of the sector.
The misconception that the industry is declining signifies that new tech-savy generations look towards other industries. Moreover, the mobility requirements for installation and maintenance projects around the world means that OEMs struggle to attract new supervisors, engineers and technicians.
Working with Plant Supervision, you can expect:
- Global compliance and adherence to national legislation
- Detailed reporting in accordance with your guidelines
- Specialized personnel that fits your needs
- Service minded and hands-on approach.
- Compliance on all HSE matters
- Flexibility in complex projects
Experienced personnel for your project
If you are facing difficulties assembling a team for your new project or need assistance deploying your own personnel in full compliance, Plant Supervision is ready to assist.
Our workforce includes supervisors, engineers, site managers and technicians with the right experience and the technical prowess required for the modern pulp and paper industry.
Leave HR and compliance to us
Our back-office in Aalborg handles all administrative and global mobility tasks for our workforce, as well as your own personnel. We have deployed supervisors and engineers to installation and maintenance projects around the world and always in 100% compliance.
Choosing Plant Supervision as your workforce provider or global mobility partner means access to a experienced team, ready to alleviate you of your labour barriers and assist you in reaching your project goals.
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions
We have extensive experience working with Pulp & Paper equipment. Our large pool of highly experienced mechanical, electrical, automation and process supervisors is ready for assignments worldwide. We have for the last 12 years worked for Pulp & Paper equipment suppliers and can provide international references.
We provide supervision for Pulp & Paper across the full flowsheet. Our diverse pool of supervisors each bring specialized expertise in their respective areas.
During the erection phase, our highly skilled supervisors and site managers provide onsite oversight to ensure work is carried out according to specification, deadlines are met, and potential obstacles are identified and addressed proactively. During the operation phase, our experienced team supports performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to keep your plant running efficiently.
Many of our supervisors and site managers have previously worked directly for OEM suppliers, bringing deep first-hand knowledge of the equipment. Combined with the breadth of experience across our team, this translates into consistently high service levels and reliable, expert support — regardless of the equipment manufacturer.
Plant Supervision also represent our client. So our supervisors do officially not represent Plant Supervision. We always represent our clients and we workm in the name of our clients to whom we and our supervisors stay loyal to.
In many cases, we can present suitable candidates within a few days. The timeline depends on location, scope, and technical requirements, but we are structured to respond quickly when projects need additional resources.
Our personnel are used to entering ongoing projects and collaborating with international teams, OEMs, subcontractors, and end clients. In addition to technical capabilities, we focus on finding consultants who communicate well and integrate smoothly into site operations.
Yes. Many of our consultants are used to international industrial projects and flexible rotation schedules. Depending on the project setup, they can remain on-site for longer periods when needed.
We support global mobility by handling payroll, taxation, immigration, and local compliance requirements. This helps reduce administrative workload while ensuring compliant deployment across countries and project locations.
Read more about our global mobility and compliance service.
Most likely, yes. Pulp and paper projects often involve unique production setups, tight shutdown schedules, and specialized systems. We are used to adapting to project-specific requirements and identifying consultants with relevant industrial experience.
If you have a requirement in mind, we can quickly assess and present relevant profiles.
