Board Mill Shift Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Board Mill Shift Supervisor in Demopolis, AL to lead production across the pulp dryer, finishing department, additives area, and board machine. You will direct a 12-hour shift, coach a crew of 22–25 hourly employees, and partner with maintenance and engineering to maximize reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, with opportunities to develop a large frontline team and contribute to mill performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related manufacturing, operations, or industrial experience.
• Experience leading or managing hourly crews in a paper mill environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Board Mill operations to meet safety, environmental, production, quality and cost goals.
• Supervise and develop a team of 22 to 25 hourly employees per shift (12-hour rotating shift).
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing processes through data analysis and trend monitoring.
• Communicate issues, improvements, and corrective actions to management.
• Verify completion of preventive maintenance, safety, housekeeping and BMPs.

Skills

Team leadership

Production oversight

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Workforce timekeeping

Scheduling software

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: Board Mill Shift Supervisor

Job Code: MOPOM2 + Supv, Mfg Ops

Location: Demopolis, AL

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will monitor Board Mill operations and direct crew members to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production across the pulp dryer, finishing department, additives area, and board machine. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to optimize performance, maintain product quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role also provides leadership and development for a portion of the Technical Department's crew members, directly contributing to operational excellence and the success of the mill.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Lead Board Mill operations to achieve safety, environmental, production, quality, and cost performance goals while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and permit requirements.
• Supervise and develop a team of 22 to 25 hourly employees per shift (12-hour rotating shift) by providing direction, coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing support for employee growth and accountability.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards and reinforcing safe work practices throughout the department.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities with maintenance and engineering teams to maximize equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing processes through crew engagement, process data analysis, trend monitoring, and the application of established troubleshooting procedures.
• Communicate operational issues, improvement opportunities, and corrective actions to management while supporting timely problem resolution.
• Review and verify completion of critical operational documentation, including preventive maintenance inspections, safety requirements, housekeeping standards, Best Management Practices, and equipment integrity checks.
• Manage workforce scheduling, timekeeping, training, and crew staffing needs through daily roster planning and administration of the Workforce time management system.

What you need to succeed:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related manufacturing, operations, or industrial experience.
• Experience leading or managing hourly crews in a paper mill environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using computerized timekeeping, scheduling, and production management systems (e.g., Workforce).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional activities with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.

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.