Pulp Mill Shift Lead: Safety & Operations

Smurfit-Westrock; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Demopolis, AL is seeking a Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor to lead daily production, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable pulp manufacturing across the mill. You will supervise 10–12 hourly employees, coordinate with maintenance and operations, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and production targets.

A strong safety mindset and proven leadership in a manufacturing setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related manufacturing, pulp and paper, process operations, or industrial leadership experience.
• Ability to lead teams in a safety-focused industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating production, maintenance, and operational activities to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency with computer-based scheduling, timekeeping, reporting, and process monitoring systems.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Pulp Mill operations for safe, efficient, and reliable performance across production processes while meeting quality and production objectives.
• Supervise and develop a team of 10 to 12 hourly employees by providing direction, coaching, performance feedback, and leadership support.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and company standards while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to coordinate planned and unplanned work, minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment reliability.
• Drive operational performance by analyzing process data, engaging employees in problem-solving, and implementing effective troubleshooting and improvement solutions.
• Monitor and verify critical operational, maintenance, and compliance activities to support equipment integrity, housekeeping, and process reliability.
• Manage workforce execution through effective crew scheduling, timekeeping administration, and resource allocation to meet operational needs.
• Champion continuous improvement by promoting safe work practices, employee engagement, and alignment with Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety focus

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decision making

Process data analysis

Scheduling systems

12-hour shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Process control systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Demopolis, AL is seeking a Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor to lead daily production, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable pulp manufacturing across the mill. You will supervise 10–12 hourly employees, coordinate with maintenance and operations, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality and production targets.

A strong safety mindset and proven leadership in a manufacturing setting are essential.