Paper Mill Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Florence Mill seeks a Production Supervisor for the Paper Department. The role focuses on safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-driven environment. It requires coordinating with Fiber and Power/Utilities and shift supervisors to ensure seamless 24/7 operations.

The position is salaried-exempt and reports to the Paper Machine Superintendent. Candidates should have 3+ years of paper mill experience and preferably an engineering or

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paper mill experience is required.
• Engineering or Paper Science degree is preferred.
• Process engineering experience is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, PI ProcessBook and JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in the Paper Department.
• Coordinate with Fiber and Power/Utilities, and Department Shift Supervisors for 24/7 operations.
• Ensure SOPs and troubleshooting guides are current and understood by the team.
• Maintain cost optimization while meeting manufacturing targets.
• Foster a culture of self-directed, engaged teams and continuous improvement.
• Report to the Paper Machine Superintendent.

Skills

Paper mill experience

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering or Paper Science degree

Tools

PI ProcessBook

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Production Supervisor for the Paper Department has primary responsibility for managing the safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. They also have a secondary responsibility to effectively communicate with the Fiber and Power/Utilities, Department Shift Supervisors to ensure effective 24/7 operations of the Florence Mill. This position is a salaried-exempt role and has process responsibility for one paper machine, a recycle plant, and a shipping department. The successful candidate will report to the Paper Machine Superintendent.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Administers and model’s safety in designated area of responsibility; participates in and supports the safety programs for the Mill; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for employees. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and Mill safety rules.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental rules and policies.
• Makes sound decisions and communicates clear instructions, driving excellence within the process.
• Ensures systems and structures are fully understood and used by the team (includes maintaining current standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides are correct)
• Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility, creating a culture of self-sustaining engagement throughout the department.
• Excellent, and demonstrated, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated history of Quality-Driven Decisions.
• Aligns personal behaviors to WestRock’s Values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
• Delivers a product which will support the vision of being the unrivaled provider of winning solutions for our customers.
• Has a good understanding of how to manage the area of accepted responsibility to ensure cost optimization.
• Maintains effective working relationships that support motivation and development of effective and self-directed work teams
• Consistently achieves agreed goals/targets for manufacturing excellence for your team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 3+ years Paper Mill experience required
• Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred
• Process Engineering experience a plus
• Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office Suite, PI Processbook, JD Edwards, etc.

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