Paper Mill Shift Supervisor

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.

About the role

Supervises workers engaged in producing sellable, quality reels of linerboard by performing duties covering the paper machine, recycle, and shipping. This is a rotating shift position.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate accident and health hazards in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
• Studies production schedules and estimates the number of work hours required for completion of job assignments.
• Initiates work requests for needed repairs and prioritizes them.
• Interprets and enforces company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety regulations.
• Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve safety, quality/customer satisfaction, and Overall Machine Efficiency (OME).
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, and/or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates and/or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve department and mill goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Sets up machines and equipment to meet safety, quality, and production objectives.
• Performs activities of workers supervised in order to train/develop employees.
• Prepares an outline and conducts safety and crew meetings monthly.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper curriculum strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work a rotating shift.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $82,500.00 - $137,500.00, depending on role, level, and location.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 11 days of paid holidays (subject to annual change).