Quality Lab Supervisor – Pulp & Paper QA

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Training programs

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Evadale, TX, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the hourly Quality Lab team and oversee QA processes at the Evadale Mill. You will supervise lab staff, manage testing, inventory, training, and support ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22001:2015 systems, driving accuracy and consistency in product quality.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in quality/manufacturing in pulping/paper, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel/SAP/Testream/Optivision

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.
• Strong diagnostic problem‑solving skills.
• 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.
• Manage paper machine Outturn Room.
• Provide backup support for the QA Engineer, QA Equipment Reliability Coordinator, and the QA Manager as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Problem-solving

Communication

Pulp & Paper knowledge

Team supervision

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

3+ years experience in Quality/Manufacturing

BS in Pulp & Paper Science preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Testream

Optivision

Microsoft Teams

Workforce Solutions

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Evadale, TX, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the hourly Quality Lab team and oversee QA processes at the Evadale Mill. You will supervise lab staff, manage testing, inventory, training, and support ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22001:2015 systems, driving accuracy and consistency in product quality.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in quality/manufacturing in pulping/paper, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel/SAP/Testream/Optivision