Paper Machine Shift Supervisor

WestRock Company; Cottonton (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Paper Machine Shift Supervisor in Cottonton, AL to lead safe, efficient operation of the paper machine segments including HD’s through Stock Prep, Wet End, Dryer, Coater, Winder, Roll Line and Color Plant.

The role requires 10+ years of experience or a BS in engineering with papermaking background, plus solid computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP). You will drive safety, quality, and production reliability with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of paper machine operational experience or a BS in engineering with papermaking experience preferred.
• Adequate computer skills: e-mail, Pi, Opti-Vision, Kronos, intranet applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP stores/WO functions.

Responsibilities

• Safety: address safety concerns during shift safety/production meetings and ensure policy adherence.
• Quality: monitor tests and ensure procedures for sheet/roll defect inspections are followed.
• Production/Mill Reliability: coordinate stock, steam, water balance; lead troubleshooting and log significant downtime.
• Cost: identify and address losses such as fiber, water, steam, and chemicals.
• Environmental: adhere to Environmental Policy and report excursions.
• Performance: monitor KPIs and align with IPPE objectives.

Skills

Paper machine operation

Shift supervision

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SAP stores/WO functions

Kronos

Opti-Vision

Pi

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position

Paper Machine Shift Supervisor

Job Code

MOPOM2 + Supv, Mfg Ops

Location

Cottonton, AL

The Opportunity

Operational responsibility from the HD’s through Stock Prep, Wet End, Dryer Section, Coater, Winder, Roll Line and Color Plant.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

Safety

• Report and address all safety concerns during shift safety/production meeting at first of shift with all operational departments(Paper, Utility, Recovery, Pulp, Shipping, Woodyard, and Test Station).
• Understands/enforces mill safety policies/procedures. Ensures all crew members are aware of, and adhere to, safety policies/procedures.
• Initiates accident/incident investigation on all events occurring on his/her shift.
• Coordinates/authorizes shutdown, lock-out, confined space, hot work procedures on shift.
• Performs proactive safety activities (Two minute drills, safety contacts, audits, JHA, HR cards, etc).

Quality

• Understands his/her role with respect to the WestRock Quality policy and applies these principles to resolving daily issues.
• Monitors quality tests throughout the shift and confirms procedures are followed for sheet/roll defect inspections. Works with Test Station Crew Leader to address quality issues on the machine.
• Closely monitors crews to ensure they are prepared for grade changes in order to minimize transition losses and follows written SOPs.

Production/Mill Reliability

• Uses Shift Supervisors meeting at the start of each shift to coordinates stock, steam, and water balance with other Paper Machine, Pulp Mill, Recovery, and Power House to optimize total production with resources and cost.
• Reviews production results compared to goal frequently over course of shift. Leads troubleshooting efforts on issues impacting production or quality. Logs, reports all significant rejects, downtime or speed losses and corrective action.
• Confirms crew is aware of all operational liabilities and prepared to execute short down list items.
• Performs routine rounds each shift of specified equipment and processes in his/her area.
• Leads and directs crews during normal operations and hayouts and also during maintenance down time for clothing changes and cleanup and system LOTO for operational work and maintenance work.

Cost

• Understands key cost drivers for processes under his/her control. Identifies and addresses losses/wastes of fiber, water, steam/condensate, chemicals, etc… or potential for clothing damage.

Environmental

• Understands the Mahrt Operations Environmental Policy and related responsibilities and procedures.
• Immediately reports any environmental excursions to the Powerhouse (HAZMAT Team Lead), Environmental and Paper Machine Superintendent or duty person on call.

Performance Criteria

• Monitor performance against objectives for their shift and the overall machine KPIs in safety, quality, production, cost, environmental and organizational effectiveness.
• Individual performance objectives will be aligned with dept KPIs and reflected in IPPE objectives.
• Adherence to the SOP responsibilities and performance in coordinating activities for their shift crew activities and with other departments on shift

What you need to succeed

• >10 yrs. Paper Machine Operational experience or a BS in engineering with previous papermaking experience - preferred
• Adequate computer skills - e-mail, Pi, Opti-Vision, Kronos, intranet applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP stores/WO functions, etc

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.