Paper Mill Superintendent

WestRock • Florence, SC

281d

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. The Paper Mill Superintendent is responsible for managing the safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. The position is responsible for the entire Paper Department at the Florence Mill and reports to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years of related operational experience with Pulp/Paper Industry
• At least 5-7 years of supervisory or management experience required
• Strong leader with demonstrated communication skills and a high sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential
• Ability to direct continuous improvement in all areas, but with special emphasis on safety, environmental, quality, production, and cost
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, JD Edwards, Panther, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate an environment where safety is our first priority
• Effectively manage production performance
• Effectively partner with other departments of the mill and create an environment of teamwork
• Providing leadership to department personnel to ensure overall safe operations
• Oversees administration of salary workforce in the department area reading salary reviews, vacations, and work assignments
• Supports the continuing personal and professional development of department members
• Identifying developmental needs and facilitating training of department members
• Planning and controlling production performance
• Ensures proper company/union relations according to labor agreement
• Troubleshooting quality and operational issues and developing systems and structures to avoid reoccurrences
• Establish high level of performance by setting key departmental goals and objectives
• Monitoring compliance with standard operating procedures
• Ensuring quality systems are supported, in place, and comply with required customer specifications
• Coordinating efforts with Maintenance, Operations, and Technical Resource Departments as required
• Identifying long term departmental improvement opportunities

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
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree