PM Superintendent

WestRock • Longview, WA

99d • $137,800 - $219,900

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 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 Machine Superintendent IV is responsible for #10 Paper Machine safety performance, environmental performance, product quality, costs and equipment efficiency, and productivity. This position will direct a system with the purpose of optimizing overall paper machine performance results. The Paper Machine Supt is also responsible for the direction of an Operations Maintenance Coordinator, process engineering support, operator training program, and union hourly employees assigned to the paper machine.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Paper Machine Supervisory experience.
• 10+ years of Machine Level Supervisory Experience is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and acumen for analytical tools to provide direction to Process Engineer.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Computer skills /ability to develop a proficiency is mandatory.
• Periodic weekend duty.
• Respond to machine issues after hours, weekends, holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist in developing a safety culture at the floor level resulting in an injury free workplace and assist in implementing paper mill safety efforts at the crew level.
• Develop and implement process to promote safety engagement with operating team members.
• Lead Paper Machine Performance in regard to productivity, uptime, quality rejects, and other paper machine improvement projects.
• Implement and drive process to ensure proper performance machine rounds are completed and operator logs reviewed multiple times per day.
• Prepare and plan for outages and Lock Out/Tag Out and lead the execution strategy.
• Serve as the floor level lead in the implementation of a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Lead the RI process and ensure actionable items are completed timely.
• Drive capital improvement process on Paper Machine. Determine needs, develop projects, and be operations lead through the entire capital process.
• Drive cost reduction process. Monitor costs (chemical, maintenance, machine clothing, etc) and develop cost reduction priorities. Implement cost reduction processes.
• Quality control oversight for Paper Machine.
• Working with planning on machine schedules and grade structure.
• Working with vendors to optimize machine and achieve target reliability.
• Facilitate the development of the knowledge and skills of employees to improve machine performance.
• Periodic weekend duty coverage as Paper Mill Representative.
• Actively demonstrate support for Paper Mill Manager and assigned machine core team including attending Core Team Meetings.
• Develop a positive, proactive, enthused, and energized workforce.
• Actively coach other paper machine superintendents and support their efforts and needs when issues arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Paper Mill Manager.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Matching 401K
• Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree