• Paper Mill Shift Supervisor

    WestRock Company (Longview, WA)


    The opportunity:

    The Shift Supervisors core responsibilities are to support the goals of the business unit as set by the Paper Mill Manager and Mill Coordinators in Safety, Environmental Stewardship, production and maintaining proper standards.

    How you will impact WestRock:

    * Responsible for all aspects of crew safety, including training and adherence to policies and procedures. Must have courage to intervene and stop activities that are, or appear, unsafe.

    * Includes periodic inspections of all area equipment, housekeeping of facilities, and includes the writing of work orders when deficiencies are observed.

    * Continually assess the performance, productivity, skill, and weaknesses of the crews. Recommend and initiate solutions for continuous improvement.

    * Coordination of department production activities, using discretion and decision-making skills, to meet Company and Department goals. Work with Area Management and Operators to efficiently optimize department productivity and uptime.

    * Assist operating crew with problem solving needs.

    * Coordination with paper mill maintenance and shutdown activities.

    * Place priorities on maintenance work on shift and oversee the completion of work. This could include discretionary decisions about parts, materials, and personnel with respect to the spending of company monies.

    * Monitor work in progress of operating crews, and their completed work, to ensure that quality standards are met within the prescribe time frame.

    * Direct supervision of bargaining unit employees in the paper mill. This includes, but is not limited to, initiating corrective action and commendations. Understand and follow the Bargaining Agreement and the Seniority Work Rules as they relate to personnel coordination.

    * Support department by engaging and participating in team meetings.

    What you need to succeed:

    * A work history which demonstrates a proven commitment to safety is required.

    * Strong analytical, trouble shooting and decision-making skills.

    * Strong organizational skills: the ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints as related to production optimization.

    * Team player with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue strategies to ensure safety and quality and build rapport with the crews. The desire to teach, coach, mentor and promote the success of a dynamic, goal oriented and fast paced environment.

    * A bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Paper Science or Mechanical) is preferred.

    * A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the pulp and paper industry.

    Compensation Offered

    * Pay (or pay range): $94,000 - $150,200 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)

    * Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics

    Benefits Offered

    WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

    What we offer:

    * Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

    * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

    * An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

    * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

     

    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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, 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.