Paper Mill Shift Supervisor

WestRock Company; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hopewell, VA, is seeking a paper mill shift supervisor to oversee the production of linerboard, covering paper machine, recycle, and shipping on a rotating shift. You will promote safe working conditions, study schedules, set up machines, train staff, and enforce SOPs and safety regulations to meet production goals and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related pulp and paper focus, 3–5 years of related experience, and the ability

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering strongly preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• 3–5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to work a rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of linerboard on paper machine, recycle, and shipping.
• Promotes safe and healthy working conditions and reduces hazards.
• Interprets and enforces SOPs, policies, and safety regulations.
• Sets up machines and equipment to meet objectives and production schedules.
• Maintains time and production records and trains staff.

Skills

Rotating shift

Safety compliance

Production scheduling

Team supervision

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

GED/HS Diploma

Job description

Career Opportunity

Supervises workers engaged in producing sellable, quality reels of linerboard by performing the following duties. This role covers the paper machine, recycle, and shipping. This is a rotating shift.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate accident and health hazards in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.


• Studies production schedules and estimates the number of work hours required for completion of job assignments.


• Responsible for initiating work request for needed repairs, and prioritize


• Interprets and enforces company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety regulations.


• Establishes and / or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.


• Makes and implements recommendations to improve safety, quality / customer satisfaction, and Overall Machine Efficiency (OME).


• Analyzes and resolves work problems, and / or assists workers in solving work problems.


• Initiates and / or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve department and mill goals.


• Maintains time and production records.


• Sets up machines and equipment to meet safety, quality, and production objectives.


• Performs activities of workers supervised in order to train / develop employees.


• Prepare an outline and conduct safety and crew meetings monthly.

What you will need to succeed:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper curriculum strongly preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to work a rotating shift

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