Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent

Smurfit-Westrock; Delaware Water Gap (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Delaware Water Gap, PA, is seeking an Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations of a coated recycled board mill. You will supervise four Shift Supervisors, drive safety, training, and cost performance, and partner with maintenance and production to sustain best-in-class results.

The role emphasizes process improvement, Six Sigma projects, and development of training materials, with scope to advance to the Mill Superintendent role within 1–3 years if

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paper Science or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supervising manufacturing operations and shift teams.
• Strong communication, training and process-improvement skills.
• Knowledge of safety systems and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the four Shift Supervisors and provide vacation relief.
• Promote safety and model safety in daily mill operations.
• Lead training development and execute process-improvement projects.
• Coordinate between production and maintenance to optimize uptime.

Skills

Shift supervision

Training development

Process improvement

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Education

Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

PI System

JDE/CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Position: Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent

Job Code: MOPOM3 + Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Location: Delaware Water GAP, PA

The Opportunity:

Provide support to the operations of a one machine Coated Recycled Board mill to expand the capabilities of both the process & personnel in order to sustain best in class operating and cost performance. As such the role will be heavily involved in training development & execution, identification & execution of process improvement projects, as well as supervising the four Shift Supervisors and filling in for Shift Supervision on a relief basis. Direction will be provided by the Mill Superintendent; however, the successful candidate must exercise discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing work. Results are reviewed through mill key performance metrics for safety, succession planning, quality, and productivity.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Actively promotes and models safety in all aspects of daily mill operations.
• Oversees all activities, training, development and performance management of the Shift Supervisors
• Provides shift supervision on a vacation relief basis.
• Workforce scheduling and managing utilization of extra work helpers
• Facilitate coordination between production and maintenance.
• Generates work instructions for development of the Compliant Pro training system.
• Identifies and executes process improvement projects aimed at increasing safety, quality, and productivity utilizing LSS (Six Sigma) methodology.
• Ensures adherence to established safety standards using BBS (Behavior Based Safety) principles.
• Provides mill support as part of the Operations Call Duty rotation.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving operating issues including identification & execution on long term corrective actions.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Strong functional knowledge of the paper manufacturing process including: recycled pulping, screening & cleaning, wet end operations, drying, coating, and winding.
• Demonstrated strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Capability to develop and desire to promote to the Machine Superintendent role in 1-3 years.
• 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) in order to store, organize and analyze department operational data as well as generate training documents.

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.
• Plan, schedule, and organize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Make/implement operational changes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality of service.
• Make effective and supportable personnel decisions, evaluate performance, discipline constructively, and handle employer/employee problems and grievances.
• Supervise, train and motivate employees.
• Analyze and resolve problems.
• Exercise independent and discretionary judgment.

Experience/Education:

• Four (4) year degree in Paper Science or Chemical Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• 3-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience in a Union environment.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.