Senior Paper Mill Operations Leader

Smurfit Westrock; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Paper Mill Manager to oversee five paper machines with 3,000+ tons daily, ensuring safety, quality, maintenance and environmental compliance across the mill. You will lead cross-functional teams to optimize uptime and reliability, and collaborate with leaders to invest in capital projects.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in engineering or pulp & paper science and 15+ years of supervision, with strong communication and a proven change-leadership track record in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of paper mill operating/supervision experience.
• Commitment to safety and environment with the ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across all organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train subordinate employees; plan and direct work and performance management.
• Lead and ensure safety guidelines are followed and continuously improved.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production and environmental goals.
• Oversee maintenance planning and manage department budget and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Enterprise management programs

Job description

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Paper Mill Manager to oversee five paper machines with 3,000+ tons daily, ensuring safety, quality, maintenance and environmental compliance across the mill. You will lead cross-functional teams to optimize uptime and reliability, and collaborate with leaders to invest in capital projects.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in engineering or pulp & paper science and 15+ years of supervision, with strong communication and a proven change-leadership track record in a