Paper Mill Assistant Machine Superintendent

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

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Roanoke Rapids, NC, is seeking a Paper Mill Assistant Machine Superintendent to oversee production on one of our paper machines. You will foster a strong safety culture and drive improvements in quality, productivity, efficiency and cost.

You will report to the Paper & Logistics Manager and lead machine personnel, coordinate with maintenance, and develop plans to increase machine efficiency while upholding customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead safety systems and ensure safe operations.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated discretion and independent judgement in identifying opportunities and delivering results.
• Strong RCFA skills (root cause analysis).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Paper Science, Chemical, or Mechanical).
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience in the paperboard industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise machine personnel to ensure 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 developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel.
• Ensure quality systems meet customer specifications.
• Plan and control production performance.
• Monitor compliance with SOPs.
• Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical teams.
• Develop methods to track and reduce operational costs.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase machine efficiency.

Skills

Safe operating practices

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Troubleshooting

Planning and time management

Discretion and judgement

RCFA

Engineering degree (preferred)

Leadership experience in paperboard

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Paper Science/ Chemical/ Mechanical)

Job description

Paper Mill Assistant Machine Superintendent

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent engages production operations on one of two paper machines at the Roanoke Rapids, NC paper mill facility. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of operation on a Kraft and Linerboard Machine. The Machine Superintendent must be a proven leader, with a strong knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment and paper making skills.

The position reports to the Paper & Logistics Manager, with opportunity to become a key part of succession planning for the Mill.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Providing leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations


• Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving annual goals


• Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence


• Empower and 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Strong knowledge of safe operating practices, including Behavioral Based Safety


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills essential


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and other)


• 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, corrective actions, and execute same


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Paper Science, Chemical, or Mechanical). Candidates with commensurate practical papermaking skills and leadership experience will be evaluated


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience and leadership responsibilities within the paperboard industry, preferably in union environment

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.