Paper Mill Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Texas seeks a Department Manager, Paper Mill to lead Paper Machine, Roll Line, Finishing and Shipping operations, driving safety, quality, and cost-effective production.

You will identify opportunities to improve overall mill performance by coordinating with Operators, Foremen, Engineers, Supervisors, and the Superintendent, and you will oversee capital budgets and ISO compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree or at least ten years of supervisory experience in a papermaking related position.
• Significant experience with paper machine operations.
• General understanding of mill-wide operations and interdependency.
• Understand our Quality Management System and Environmental Management system.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to clearly define objectives and be effective in involving others in the achievement of those objectives.
• Must be able to organize and facilitate improvement teams.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement in the paper mill department in all areas, but with special emphasis on safety, quality, environment, production, and cost.
• Understand financial aspects of paper machine operations and various cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and organize efforts to improve paper machine performance.
• Proactively drives safety improvements and compliance across areas of responsibility.
• Review production results daily and assist teams with problem-solving efforts.
• Assist Supervisors and Superintendent to manage production resources and interface with other departments.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

College degree

Ten years supervisory experience

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Texas seeks a Department Manager, Paper Mill to lead Paper Machine, Roll Line, Finishing and Shipping operations, driving safety, quality, and cost-effective production.

You will identify opportunities to improve overall mill performance by coordinating with Operators, Foremen, Engineers, Supervisors, and the Superintendent, and you will oversee capital budgets and ISO compliance programs.