Pulp Mill Technical Assistant

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of integrity

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Sustainability & inclusion

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX, seeks a Mill Technical Assistant to support the Pulp Mill. You will monitor production, analyze data, and recommend improvements to quality, quantity, and cost for high-efficiency operations.

The role reports to the Pulp Mill Superintendent and involves root-cause analysis, cost control, ISO compliance, and safety accountability in a fast-paced mill environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field; 5+ years pulp mill experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel) and SAP preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze production reports to identify issues.
• Manage pulp mill raw material program with purchasing and internal supplies.
• Lead RCFA and quality and cost improvement trials.
• Assist with annual budget, provide forecasts and review monthly costs.
• Lead the departmental ISO compliance program.
• Actively promote safety and environmental compliance.
• Continuous process improvements and cost-saving projects.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Education

BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

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.

Position

Mill Technical Assistant (Pulp Mill)

Job Code

MOPOP3 + Sr. Specialist, Mfg Ops

Location

Evadale, TX

The Opportunity

The Evadale mill produces high quality packaging coated paperboard and is highly profitable.

The Technical Assistant for the Pulp Mill provides technical support by monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving quality, quantity, and cost in the Pulp Mill. The Evadale Mill has Two continuous digesters, atmospheric diffusers, two bleach plants and a Clo2 plant.

The Technical Assistant Pulp Mill reports directly to the Pulp Mill Superintendent.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Review and analyze production reports to identify issues impacting production.


• Manage Pulp Mill raw material program by partnering with purchasing and internal supplies group.


• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and quality and cost improvement trials.


• Assist with the management of annual budget, providing forecasts and reviewing monthly costs.


• Lead the departmental ISO compliance program.


• Actively promote safety and environmental compliance.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Continuous process improvements in the pulp mill area.


• Cost saving projects.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• BS Degree in a related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science.


• 5 years or more of Pulp Mill experience preferred.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel is required.


• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.


• SAP experience preferred.


• Six Sigma green belt certification preferred.

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


• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!


• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are 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.