Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock plc; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, optimizing production, and maintaining high-quality standards in the pulp mill operations. You will oversee a variety of tasks from crew management to equipment inspections, ensuring that safety protocols are strictly followed. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will be instrumental in driving operational excellence. Join a company that values integrity, accountability, and innovation, and take the next step in your career with a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Matching 401K

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to safety and experience in the Kraft pulping process.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew safety and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Coordinate production and maintenance activities to optimize productivity.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science, Mechanical)

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity

The Shift Supervisor's core responsibilities are to support the goals of the business unit as set by the Pulp Mill Manager and Mill Coordinators in the following core areas: Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Production, and Maintenance. The Pulp Mill consists of the following seven operating areas: Wood Room, Digester, Boilers, Furnaces, Recovery, NSSC/Cookers, and Utilities. As a Pulp shift supervisor, you will supervise team members in the organization with development and excellence in the department.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Responsible for safety for all aspects of crew safety, including training, completion and adherence to policies and procedures. Includes periodic inspections of all area equipment and housekeeping of facilities, which includes the writing of work orders when deficiencies are observed.
• Continually assess the performance, productivity, skill, and weaknesses of the crews. Recommend and initiate solutions for continuous improvement.
• Coordination of department production activities, using discretion and decision-making skills, to meet Company and Department goals. Work with Area Superintendents and Operators to efficiently optimize department productivity and uptime.
• Coordination of department maintenance and shutdown activities. Work with department and maintenance Coordinator/Planner to complete shutdowns and maintenance work as safely and efficiently as possible.
• Place priorities on mechanical work, plan outages and oversee the completion of work. This could include discretionary decisions about parts, materials, and personnel with respect to the spending of company monies.
• Monitor work in progress and completed work to ensure that quality standards are met within the prescribed time frame.
• Coordination of operational optimization with the Process Control and Engineering.
• Direct supervision of bargaining unit employees in the pulp mill. This includes, but is not limited to, initiating corrective action and commendations. Understand and follow the Bargaining Agreement and the Seniority Work Rules as they relate to personnel coordination.
• Support department supervisors by developing and participating in team meetings.

What You Need To Succeed

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Paper Science or Mechanical) is preferred.
• A work history which demonstrates a proven commitment to safety is required.
• Experience working the Kraft pulping process is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills: the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization.

Leadership

• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• A team player with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue strategies to ensure safety and quality and build rapport with the crews. The desire to teach, coach, mentor and promote the success of a dynamic, goal-oriented and fast-paced environment.

Compensation Offered

• Salary range: $72,375 - $120,625 depending on experience. FLSA Exempt job.

Benefits Offered

WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.