Career Opportunity
We are seeking a Paper Machine Superintendent to work in partnership with leadership and employees at our Stevenson Mill in Stevenson, Alabama. Stevenson is centrally located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama. This is a unionized facility with approximately 400 employees.
This position will have the opportunity to demonstrate ownership and lead initiatives designed to drive continuous and step change improvement in our corrugated medium paper machine operation. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, executing and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of the operation. The Machine Superintendent must be a strong leader with a knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment and paper making skills.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
The preferred candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Paper Science or related field with five plus year’s operations experience within the paper industry including three plus year’s supervisory experience, however candidates with ten plus years’ progressive and practical paper making experience including five plus years’ paper machine supervisory experience will be considered.Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsTroubleshooting skills of the paper making process using PI, DCs, on machine, and Root cause analysis.Strong planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience within a unionized environment is preferred
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
Providing leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operationsIdentify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnelPlan and control production performanceMonitor compliance with standard operating proceduresEnsure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specificationsCoordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departmentsCreate an environment of respect, trust, accountability and excellenceEmpower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower costsDevelop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costsLead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals. Mange clothing inventories and trials with documented goals and resultsTrack and maintain consumable equipment wear to measure cost and efficiencyDevelop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiencyTrack and improve quality and customer relationsReduce waste from off specification production and/or losses
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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.