Production Superintendent

Smurfit Westrock•Delaware Water Gap, PA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Superintendent position directs and coordinates, through direct and indirect report supervisory personnel, manufacturing activities of a one machine Coated Recycled Board mill to expand the capabilities of both the process & personnel to sustain best in class operating and cost performance. The Superintendent is a key member of the Mill Leadership Team and will be integral to mill long term planning and success. Results are reviewed through mill key performance metrics for safety, quality, production, productivity, and succession planning.

Requirements

Strong functional knowledge of the paper manufacturing process including recycled pulping, screening & cleaning, wet end operations, drying, coating, and winding
Ability to work in a team-based environment, participating, coaching, and leading Performance Excellence Teams to achieve mill goals
Demonstrated strong written & verbal communication skills
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
Proficient in PI (Process Information System) utilization or equivalent process database
Proficient in JDE or equivalent CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics (such as MS Office applications) to store, organize and analyze department operational data as well as generate training documents
BS degree in related field such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper science
Minimum ten years' experience in pulp and paper industry
5 years supervisory experience in a union environment

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Responsibilities

Through direct action and with direct reports (Shift Supervisors) manage the production operation safely and efficiently 24 hours per day and seven days per week
Actively promote and model safety in all aspects of daily mill operations. Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and Smurfit Westrock regulations and guidelines
Plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities consistent with effective operations and cost factors
Coordinate production activities with Customer Service Department, Maintenance, Quality Control and Shipping/Receiving activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment
Ensure daily all standards and customer commitments (i.e., Safety, Waste Reduction, Reporting & Analysis, Production, on-time delivery) are followed within the plant
Review and analyze production reports (OEE, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and/or operating or production problems
Prepare and submit reports as required by the Operations Manager
Provide input and recommendations for capital planning
Collaborate with and assist the facility OM in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
Drive continuous improvement initiatives; monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to the Operations Manager as appropriate
Revise production schedules and priorities as needed as a result of equipment failure, operating problems or last-minute customer demands while ensuring customer quality and employee safety is not compromised
Directly supervise five Shift Supervisors: responsible for employee training and development
Environmental compliance. Ensure efficient operation and troubleshooting of the wastewater treatment plant
Provide mill support as part of the Operations Call Duty rotation
Establish individual and group goals and accountabilities and evaluate work performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports
Build an effective partnership with plant hourly employees and maintenance team to improve overall plant safety performance, equipment uptime, operational costs, and production
Handle employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies and procedures along with practices covered in the local labor agreement
Participate in the recruitment and selection of manufacturing personnel
Lead and participate in special projects, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned