Position: Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent
Job Code: MOPOM3 + Mgr I, Mfg Ops
Location: Cottonton, AL
The Opportunity:
Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent has operational responsibility from the High-Density storage chests through Stock Prep, Wet-End, Dry Sections, Coater, Winder Roll Line. The Assistant Superintendent also maintains a close working relationship with their respective Area Maintenance Supervisor on scheduling maintenance work.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Actively promotes and models safety in all aspects of daily mill operations.
- Assists in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
- Provides shift supervision on a vacation relief basis.
- Identifies and executes process improvement projects aimed at increasing safety, quality, and productivity.
- Generates work instructions for development of the Compliant Pro training system.
- Coordinate production crew training.
- Assists in the planning and execution of scheduled outages.
- Participate in the operations call duty rotation.
- Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
What you need to succeed:
- Functional knowledge of the paper manufacturing process including recycling, pulping, stock preparation, and paper machine operations.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Capability to develop and desire to promote to the Machine Superintendent role.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, both hourly and salaried.
- Exercise independent and discretionary judgment.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Paper Science and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the paper industry (preferred) or practical papermaking experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in the paper industry.
- Prior supervisory experience in a Union environment.
- Proficient in PI (Process Information System) or equivalent process database.
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.