Paper Machine Shift Supervisor
About The Position
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a d purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Career Opportunity: The WestRock Paper Mill in West Point, VA is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper department. This position is responsible for the successful frontline leadership of the daily operation of 3 containerboard paper machines, recycle fiber plant, to achieve maximum sustained safety excellence, environmentalpliance, ensuring quality specifications are followed and meeting or exceeding production goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years relevant experience or High School diploma/GED and 10+ years related experience.
- Working knowledge in most of these programs: Outlook Email, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office to include Word, and Excel with the ability to learn new applications.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent oral and writtenmunication skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on alarm or upset process conditions that may be critical in preventing major breakdowns.
- Excellent planning,anizational, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Company and department requirements.
- Leadership and Motivational Skills
- Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts
- Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in a unionized location is preferred
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred
- Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office, IT Basics, EPAM, PI
- Analytical and Decision-making skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for demonstrating safety leadership, maintaining safe work practices in department, and promoting safety engagement with all crew members to eliminate safety incidents.
- Delivers environmental excellence andpliance to both the letter and the spirit of the law. Supports all environmental initiatives and programs.
- Responsible for the product quality, workmanship of the crews, and exceeding customer expectations.
- Responsible for managing crews and equipment to maximize reliability and machine efficiencies. s troubleshoot issues and coordinate supporting resources.
- Provide Leadership and coaching to rotating shift operational crews in the Paper and Shipping Departments
- Facilitate the training of each crew member to maximize operator proficiencies.
- Initiates and supports safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations.
- Effectivelymunications production information and issues to appropriate personnel through multiple channels.
- Directs the shift mechanical and electrical shift maintenance resources.
- Supports planning and execution of machine outages in the Department
- Responsible for maintaining housekeeping in all areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
