Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity:

The Paper Machine Superintendent is responsible for managing safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. The position is responsible for one paper machine for all shifts and reports to the Paper Mill Superintendent. 

How you will impact WestRock:

Facilitate an environment where safety is our first priorityEffectively manage production performanceEffectively partner with other departments of the mill and create an environment of teamworkProviding leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operationsIdentifying developmental needs and facilitating training of machine personnelPlanning and controlling production performanceTroubleshooting quality and operational issues and developing systems and structures to avoid reoccurrencesPlanning and executing maintenance outages on time and on budgetMonitoring compliance with standard operating proceduresEnsuring quality systems are supported, in place, and comply with required customer specificationsCoordinating efforts with Maintenance, Operations, and Technical Resource Departments as requiredIdentifying long term departmental improvement opportunities 

What you need to succeed:

 

Bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum 5-7 years of related experience in a Linerboard MillSupervisory or management experience requiredAny equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essentialMust have excellent oral and written communications skillsExcellent problem solving skills (preference for demonstrated Kepner-Tregoe facilitation abilities)Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skillsProficient computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, JD Edwards, Panther, etc.)

 

 

Competencies:

Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.Ability to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.Champion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results.  Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement.  Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.Customer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements.  Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.  Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options.  Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues.  Makes timely and accurate decisions.  Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.  Initiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action.   Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues.  Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions. Influence & Persuasion – Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes.  Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions.  Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience.  Responds to objections successfully.Quality – Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence.  Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment.  Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.

 

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

  

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.