Paper Machine Production Specialist

Description

The Production Specialist is responsible for ensuring safety and environmental stewardship of employees and processes within the papermill. This position oversees the production of three paper machines including Logistics (Inbound and Outbound), Utilities (Water Recycling Facility and Boilers), and Maintenance coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science or Mechanical) is preferred.
• A work history demonstrating a proven commitment to safety is required.
• Experience working in paper making process is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, trouble shooting and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set goals, track progress, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational skills; the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization.
• Strong desire to progress in operations management.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in the paper industry.
• A team player with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue strategies to ensure safety and quality and build rapport with the crews.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to progress in operations management.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in the paper industry.
• A team player with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue strategies to ensure safety and quality and build rapport with the crews.

Skills

• Strong analytical, trouble shooting and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set goals, track progress, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational skills; the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Schedule

To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 03-Aug-2026.