Paper Mill Shift Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock•Roanoke Rapids, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper and Shipping departments at its paper mill in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The role provides frontline leadership for the daily operation of two containerboard/Kraft paper machines and shipping/logistics, with responsibility for safety, environmental compliance, product quality, and meeting or exceeding production goals. The supervisor leads and coaches rotating-shift operational crews, supports training and employee proficiency, oversees equipment reliability and machine efficiency, coordinates troubleshooting and supporting resources, and directs shift mechanical and electrical maintenance resources. The role also supports machine outage planning and execution, incident investigations, effective production communications, and housekeeping. The schedule involves rotating 12-hour shifts switching between nights and days, with three- and four-day on/off combinations and one seven-day off period per month; two weekends per month and holidays are required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred; equivalent on-the-job experience may be considered.
Three to eight years of paper manufacturing experience preferred.
One to two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a proven track record of improving employee engagement.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts switching between nights and days, including two weekends per month and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Three to eight years of paper manufacturing experience.
One to two years of supervisory experience.
Previous work experience in a unionized location.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safety leadership, maintain safe work practices, and promote safety engagement to eliminate incidents.
Deliver environmental excellence and comply with environmental laws and support environmental initiatives and programs.
Ensure product quality and crew workmanship meet customer expectations.
Manage crews and equipment to maximize reliability and machine efficiencies; troubleshoot issues and coordinate supporting resources.
Lead and coach rotating-shift operational crews in the Paper and Shipping departments.
Facilitate crew-member training to maximize operator proficiency.
Initiate and support safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations.
Communicate production information and issues effectively to appropriate personnel through multiple channels.
Direct shift mechanical and electrical maintenance resources.
Support planning and execution of departmental machine outages.
Maintain housekeeping in all areas.