Senior Paper Machine Shift Supervisor | Safety & Growth

WestRock Company; Cottonton (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Paper Machine Shift Supervisor in Cottonton, AL to lead safe, efficient operation of the paper machine segments including HD’s through Stock Prep, Wet End, Dryer, Coater, Winder, Roll Line and Color Plant.

The role requires 10+ years of experience or a BS in engineering with papermaking background, plus solid computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP). You will drive safety, quality, and production reliability with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of paper machine operational experience or a BS in engineering with papermaking experience preferred.
• Adequate computer skills: e-mail, Pi, Opti-Vision, Kronos, intranet applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP stores/WO functions.

Responsibilities

• Safety: address safety concerns during shift safety/production meetings and ensure policy adherence.
• Quality: monitor tests and ensure procedures for sheet/roll defect inspections are followed.
• Production/Mill Reliability: coordinate stock, steam, water balance; lead troubleshooting and log significant downtime.
• Cost: identify and address losses such as fiber, water, steam, and chemicals.
• Environmental: adhere to Environmental Policy and report excursions.
• Performance: monitor KPIs and align with IPPE objectives.

Skills

Paper machine operation

Shift supervision

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SAP stores/WO functions

Kronos

Opti-Vision

Pi

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking a Paper Machine Shift Supervisor in Cottonton, AL to lead safe, efficient operation of the paper machine segments including HD’s through Stock Prep, Wet End, Dryer, Coater, Winder, Roll Line and Color Plant.

The role requires 10+ years of experience or a BS in engineering with papermaking background, plus solid computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP). You will drive safety, quality, and production reliability with cross-functional teams.