Paper Machine Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Smurfit Westrock

Roanoke Rapids (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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