Supv, Quality

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 (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: Quality Supervisor

Job Code: MQMQM2 + Supv, Quality

The Opportunity

In this role you will assist QA Dept. with support for the various Quality Systems at the Evadale Mill. You will help to sustain, build, and develop a “Best in class organization” to support the long‑term growth of the business. You will help drive the execution of Quality Assurance’s mission to provide accurate, relevant, and timely quality information for Evadale Mill’s products to meet or exceed end‑use expectations for performance and consistency.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock

• 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.

What you need to exceed

• 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.

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.
• A benefit package including 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.