Paper Machine Supervisor

SUMMARY:

Responsible for effectively leading a crew of hourly (union) employees to meet or exceed mill goals. Lead the team to address the day-to-day demands of the Paper Machines area. Overall responsibilities include the oversight of safe execution of all mill activities, environmental, quality & customer satisfaction, cost, production, training, leading and developing direct reports, and employee & labor relations.

GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety – Actively lead the crew by example in supporting BBS and Pre-Job Safety Inspections. Based upon knowledge of mill safety policies, help identify and address behaviors and conditions for improvement. Log work orders, track and communicate safety improvements to the team. Model and set the expectation for the team working safely and provide regular follow up/feedback on observed behaviors – including holding direct reports accountable for working safely.

Environmental – Ensure crew is properly responding to alarms and engaging in behaviors that support mill environmental compliance.

Quality/Customer Satisfaction – Lead operators to consistently run equipment to the established targets, making a priority of the customers standards and expectations

Efficiency/Cost – Work with the crew to identify, execute, and sustain cost reduction opportunities.

Production – Achieve/exceed targeted production rates without compromising safety, cost, quality, or environmental commitments.

People Development – Encourage team members to identify and develop their strengths and areas of interest and help them to have opportunities to use them.

Training – Ensure that team members are systematically, consistently, and methodically trained per the Mill TTI standard and that the proper quantity of training occurs such that setting up on shift is maximized.

Employee/Labor Relations – Build positive relations with the team based on the WestRock values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, empowering employees to always do the right thing.

KEY BEHAVIORS:

Create and maintain an environment of respect and trust.

Support the needs of the team but lets them complete the analysis and work themselves.

Strong adherence to WestRock values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Excellence.

Maintain a clear and open line of communication.

Able to maintain composure even under difficult circumstances.

Always committed to what is ethical / right and holds team members accountable for doing the same.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Safety, Health and Environmental – Understand and Enforce:

General safety regulations, policies and programs

Environmental permit, reporting requirements and programs

Adherence to established safety training

Process operational knowledge

Familiar with Paper Machine manufacturing technology, including general maintenance requirements

Understands Paper Key Performance Metrics (KPMu2019s) and can make operating decisions that support achieving departmental KPMu2019s – including applicable cost per ton metrics

Understand operational leading indicators to help guide the crew in decision making processes

Technical degree and 1-2 years of Pulp & Paper Industry experience, or

5 years of area experience in Pulp and Paper Industry preferred

People Leadership

Understand and enforce fundamental work rules and regulations

Understand and enforce union contracts or work systems

Exercise motivational skills / goal setting skills to lead the crew / able to build a team

Support employee engagement

Working knowledge of mill quality systems and specifications to guarantee that they are being followed

Working knowledge of relevant computer systems

Process Improvement / Problem Solving Management Tools

Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.

Communication: Written / Verbal / Presentation Skills

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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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.