Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

WestRock • Longview, WA

74d • $94,000 - $150,200

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 opportunity:
The Shift Supervisor's core responsibilities are to support the goals of the business unit as set by the Pulp Mill Manager and Mill Coordinators in the following core areas: Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Production, and Maintenance. The Pulp Mill consists of the following seven operating areas: Wood Room, Digester, Boilers, Furnaces, Recovery, NSSC/Cookers, and Utilities. As a Pulp shift supervisor, you will supervise team members in theanization with development and excellence in the department.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Paper Science or Mechanical) is preferred.
• A work history which demonstrates a provenmitment to safety is required.
• Strong analytical, trouble shooting and decision-making skills.
• Stronganizational skills: the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization.
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• A team player with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue strategies to ensure safety and quality and build rapport with the crews. The desire to teach, coach, mentor and promote the success of a dynamic, goal oriented and fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working the Kraft pulping process is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety for all aspects of crew safety, including training,pletion and adnce to policies and procedures. Includes periodic inspections of all area equipment, housekeeping of facilities, which includes the writing of work orders when deficiencies are observed.
• Continually assess the performance, productivity, skill, and weaknesses of the crews. Rmend and initiate solutions for continuous improvement.
• Coordination of department production activities, using discretion and decision-making skills, to meet Company and Department goals. Work with Area Superintendents and Operators to efficiently optimize department productivity and uptime.
• Coordination of department maintenance and shutdown activities. Work with department and maintenance Coordinator/Planner toplete shutdowns and maintenance work as safely and efficiently as possible.
• Place priorities on mechanical work, plan outages and oversee thepletion of work. This could include discretionary decisions about parts, materials, and personnel with respect to the spending ofpany monies.
• Monitor work in progress andpleted work to ensure that quality standards are met within the prescribe time frame.
• Coordination of operational optimization with the Process Control and Engineering.
• Direct supervision of bargaining unit employees in the pulp mill. This includes, but is not limited to, initiating corrective action andmendations. Understand and follow the Bargaining Agreement and the Seniority Work Rules as they relate to personnel coordination.
• Support department supervisors by developing and participating in team meetings.

Benefits

• WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently d by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills,petencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees