Paper Machine Superintendent

Smurfit Westrock•Dublin, GA

50d

About The Position

As the Paper Machine Superintendent, you will have overall responsibility for the personnel, safety, environmental impact, quality, cost, and performance for the paper machine within the mill facility. In this position you will lead and coordinate efforts and activities utilizing your knowledge and experience to achieve key performance metrics that support overall mill goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred
High School diploma or G.E.D
Must have minimum of 7 to 10 years of pulp/paper mill experience
5 + years of direct supervisory experience on paper machines required
Experience implementing safety initiatives
Proven track record of leadership and project management skills leveraged to enable employees to achieve goals and objectives
Strong communication and interpersonal skills leveraged to motivate stakeholders and achieve alignment across the organization

Responsibilities

Lead and direct paper machine daily operations in a safe and orderly manner to achieve quality and productivity goals
Coordinate production activities with production planning, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment
Partner with Plant Safety Manager to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department, ensuring compliance with OSHA and WestRock regulations and guidelines
Manage environmental efforts to ensure compliance with regulations and permit requirements, including but not limited to fiber loss, spills, and water usage
Manage quality efforts to ensure product performance meets customer expectations and adherence to ISO program requirements
Partner with mill maintenance groups to ensure efficient troubleshooting, planning, and execution of routine repairs for the stock prep, paper machine, and winder areas
Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of mill maintenance outages for stock prep, paper machine, and winder areas
Provide input and oversight for annual outage planning and coordination, ensure the annual outage for area of responsibility is completed on time and within budget
Review and analyze production reports to determine opportunity areas and implement solutions for production problems and nonconformity with product specifications
Prepare and submit reports as required by the Operations Manager
Collaborate with and assist the Operations Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands
Lead and manage to support the mill vision, cultural change process, and strategic approach to improve operational and human performance
Collaborate and assist the Operations Manager with development of annual budgets and standards for cost measurement
Lead and manage employee accountability and labor relations with direct and indirect reports through coordination and consultation with Human Resources and Operations Manager
Partner with Human Resource Manager to ensure proper handling of employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies and procedures
Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for salaried and hourly employees
Collaborate and assist the Operations Manager in the strategic and capital planning processes for the department
Supervise the department production supervisors, ensuring execution of employee training and development
Establish individual and group goals, evaluate work performance for direct reports, and review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports