Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent - Safety First

Smurfit-Westrock; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC seeks a Paper Mill Assistant Superintendent to lead one of two paper machines. You will drive safety, quality and cost improvements while managing operations on Kraft and linerboard lines.

This role reports to the Paper & Logistics Manager and offers growth toward mill leadership. The ideal candidate has engineering training, 3+ years of leadership in papermaking, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Paper Science, Chemical, or Mechanical)
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience within the paperboard industry, preferably in a union environment
• Strong knowledge of safe operating practices, including Behavioral Based Safety
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement to identify opportunities and deliver results
• Strong RCFA skills to identify root cause and corrective actions

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to machine personnel to ensure safe operations
• Lead safety systems and processes to achieve annual goals
• Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Engage teammates to improve department performance
• Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel
• Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
• Plan and control production performance
• Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures
• Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departments
• Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Planning & Organizing

Discretion & Judgement

Safety Practices

RCFA

Education

Engineering degree (B.E./B.S.)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC seeks a Paper Mill Assistant Superintendent to lead one of two paper machines. You will drive safety, quality and cost improvements while managing operations on Kraft and linerboard lines.

This role reports to the Paper & Logistics Manager and offers growth toward mill leadership. The ideal candidate has engineering training, 3+ years of leadership in papermaking, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.