Paper Machine Superintendent

Smurfit Westrock • Ruston, LA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent at the Hodge Mill has operational responsibility from the High-Density storage chests through Stock Prep, Wet-End, Dry Sections, Coater, Winder Roll Line. The Assistant Superintendent also maintains a close working relationship with their respective Area Maintenance Supervisor on scheduling maintenance work. This is a full-time, on-site position located at the Hodge paper mill in Hodge, LA.

Requirements

• Functional knowledge of the paper manufacturing process including recycle pulping, stock preparation, and paper machine operations.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to develop and desire to promote to the Machine Superintendent role.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, both hourly and salaried.
• Exercise independent and discretionary judgment
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Paper Science and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the paper industry (preferred) or practical papermaking experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in the paper industry.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience in a Union environment.
• LSS (Six Sigma) Green Belt Certification
• Proficient in PI (Process Information System) or equivalent process database.

Responsibilities

• Actively promotes and models safety in all aspects of daily mill operations.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
• Provides shift supervision on a vacation relief basis.
• Identifies and executes process improvement projects aimed at increasing safety, quality, and productivity.
• Generates work instructions for development of the Compliant Pro training system.
• Coordinate production crew training.
• Assists in the planning and execution of scheduled outages.
• Participate in the operations call duty rotation.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees