Paper Mill Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock•Florence, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paper Mill Supervisor (Production Supervisor for the Paper Department) manages safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. The position has process responsibility for one paper machine, a recycle plant, and a shipping department, and a secondary responsibility to communicate effectively with Fiber and Power/Utilities Department Shift Supervisors to support effective 24/7 operations of the Florence Mill. This is a salaried-exempt role and reports to the Paper Machine Superintendent. The supervisor supports and models safety, ensures compliance with OSHA, Mill safety, and environmental rules, and promotes clear communication and sound decision-making. The role maintains the systems, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides used by the team, supports employee engagement and development, manages costs, and works toward manufacturing excellence goals and product quality.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Paper Mill experience.
Working knowledge of computers, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PI Processbook, and JD Edwards.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred.
Process Engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer and model safety in the area of responsibility; participate in and support Mill safety programs, review safety records, and ensure compliance with OSHA and Mill safety rules.
Ensure compliance with environmental rules and policies.
Make sound decisions and communicate clear instructions to drive excellence within the process.
Ensure systems and structures are understood and used by the team, including keeping standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides current and correct.
Promote employee engagement and effective, self-directed work teams, and support employee motivation and development.
Make quality-driven decisions and deliver products that support customer needs and the company’s vision.
Manage the area of responsibility to optimize costs.
Consistently achieve agreed manufacturing excellence goals and targets.
Communicate effectively with Fiber and Power/Utilities Department Shift Supervisors to support effective 24/7 Mill operations.