Paper Machine Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Paper Mill Assistant Machine Superintendent in Roanoke Rapids, NC. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency on a Kraft and Linerboard machine, reporting to the Paper & Logistics Manager. Strong leadership and papermaking know-how are essential for succession planning within the mill.

You will lead production teams, coordinate with maintenance, and develop cost-reducing initiatives while maintaining compliance with customer specs and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safe operating practices and safety systems.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• RCFA skills to identify root causes and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to machine personnel for safe operations.
• Lead safety systems and processes to meet annual goals.
• Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Empower teammates to improve department performance.
• Identify training needs and develop machine personnel.
• Ensure quality systems meet customer specifications.
• Plan and control production performance.
• Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance and technical departments.
• Develop methods to track and reduce costs.
• Develop and execute plans to increase machine efficiency.

Skills

Safety leadership

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Planning & organization

Discretion & judgment

Root cause analysis (RCFA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Paper Mill Assistant Machine Superintendent in Roanoke Rapids, NC. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency on a Kraft and Linerboard machine, reporting to the Paper & Logistics Manager. Strong leadership and papermaking know-how are essential for succession planning within the mill.

You will lead production teams, coordinate with maintenance, and develop cost-reducing initiatives while maintaining compliance with customer specs and SOPs.