Quality Lab Supervisor – Paper & Packaging

Smurfit Westrock plc; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Quality Supervisor for the Evadale Mill to support QA systems and ensure product quality. You will supervise hourly Quality Lab staff, coordinate test methods, and assist in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 22001 systems, helping drive a best-in-class quality organization.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in Quality/manufacturing in Pulp/Paper, strong Excel/SAP/Testream/Optivision skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience in Quality and/or manufacturing experience in Pulp/Paper. BS degree in Pulp & Paper Science related scientific field is preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, SAP, Testream, Optivision, Microsoft Teams, Workforce Solutions is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with diverse audiences.
• Strong work ethic and desire to improve systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Hourly Quality Lab Employees.
• Supervise all Quality lab testing, qualifications, hourly work schedule, supplies & inventory, material qualifications, and coordinate QA work orders.
• Manage the training program for all hourly Quality lab employees.
• Assist in product recall situations.
• Provide technical support for paper testing lab activities and special project assignments.
• Support implementation of new test methods that require comparative analysis.
• Provide support to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 22001:2015 Food Safety system.
• Participate in QA Call Duty rotation.
• Oversee customer and internal Smurfit WestRock sample program.
• Provides backup support for the QA Engineer, QA Equipment Reliability Coordinator, and the QA Manager as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Pulp & Paper preferred)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Testream

Optivision

Microsoft Teams

Workforce Solutions

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Quality Supervisor for the Evadale Mill to support QA systems and ensure product quality. You will supervise hourly Quality Lab staff, coordinate test methods, and assist in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 22001 systems, helping drive a best-in-class quality organization.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in Quality/manufacturing in Pulp/Paper, strong Excel/SAP/Testream/Optivision skills, and excellent communication.