Pulp Mill Superintendent

Smurfit Westrock•Hopewell, VA

38d

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 shared 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. Career Opportunity Responsible for the safe, efficient and continuous manufacture of kraft pulp in desired quality and quantity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred
10+ years of work related mill experience

Responsibilities

Directs operations to meet production, budgetary goals and control expenditures.
Ensures that infrastructure and equipment are adequately maintained and reliable.
Leads pulp mill safety efforts.
Responsible for the department quality program. Sets and maintains quality standards.
Monitors operations to insure compliance with environmental regulations.
Provides long range goals for production improvements and employee training.
Responsible for day-to-day area safety and assist with all area safety efforts
Participate or review all safety incidents and investigate root cause. Assure follow-up items are completed in a timely manner
Help support the behavioral safety program (where applicable) and ensure that safe work practices are followed
Lead safety initiatives and provide safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed and enforced
Work to eliminate employee interactions with equipment
Address safety concerns with a strong urgency
Conduct investigations of safety incidents with shift supervisors and hourly personnel
Develop team in areas of production, safety, quality and overall plant efficiency.
Ensure employee compliance with schedules, policies, and procedures
Assist in developing and implementing job-specific training program and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Support capital budget process
Creates an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork
Responsible for performance management process
Coach and develop team members to ensure a sustained leadership pipeline
Responsible for the motivation and morale of the business unit to achieve the expected goals
Collaborates with other areas internal and external to the site