Paper Mill Shift Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in West Point, VA is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Paper and Shipping departments. This vital role involves leading the daily operations of three containerboard paper machines, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards while achieving production goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with relevant experience, or a High School diploma with extensive experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years related experience with High School diploma.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operations of paper machines and shipping/logistics.
• Promote safety engagement and maintain safe work practices.
• Manage crews, maximize reliability and machine efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

High School diploma/GED with 10+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Acrobat Reader

Job description

Overview

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Career Opportunity The WestRock Paper Mill in West Point, VA is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper and Shipping departments. This position is responsible for the successful frontline leadership of the daily operation of 3 containerboard paper machines, recycle fiber plant, and shipping/logistics to achieve maximum sustained safety excellence, environmental compliance, ensuring quality specifications are followed and meeting or exceeding production goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for demonstrating safety leadership, maintaining safe work practices in department, and promoting safety engagement with all crew members to eliminate safety incidents.
• Delivers environmental excellence and compliance to both the letter and the spirit of the law. Supports all environmental initiatives and programs.
• Responsible for the product quality, workmanship of the crews, and exceeding customer expectations.
• Responsible for managing crews and equipment to maximize reliability and machine efficiencies. Helps troubleshoot issues and coordinate supporting resources.
• Provide leadership and coaching to rotating shift operational crews in the Paper and Shipping Departments.
• Facilitate the training of each crew member to maximize operator proficiencies.
• Initiates and supports safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations.
• Effectively communicates production information and issues to appropriate personnel through multiple channels.
• Directs the shift mechanical and electrical shift maintenance resources.
• Supports planning and execution of machine outages in the Department.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping in all areas.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years relevant experience or High School diploma/GED and 10+ years related experience.
• Working knowledge in programs such as Outlook, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on alarm or upset process conditions that may be critical in preventing major breakdowns.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to select and properly use personal protective equipment according to hazards per Company and department requirements.
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Previous work experience in a unionized location is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office, IT Basics, EPAM, PI
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts

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Candidate may be required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.