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Position: Woodyard Assistant Superintendent

Job Code: MOPOM3 + Mgr I, Mfg Ops

The Opportunity:

As Asst. Woodyard Superintendent, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating hourly personnel and manufacturing activities, utilizing your knowledge of product function, production methods, procedures and machine and equipment capabilities. As a Production Superintendent, you will provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing mill production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule. As Assistant Woodyard Superintendent, you will supervise hourly staff and manufacturing operations, applying your expertise in products, processes, and equipment. Also, you will lead the facility by managing production, materials, and tools to maintain efficiency.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; ensure compliance with established Smurfit Westrock policies and procedures

* Ensure compliance with OSHA and Smurfit Westrock regulations and guidelines to uphold quality expectations of customers and company

* Partner with Mill Safety to effectively communicate and enforce the safety program to the facility staff

* Identify training and development opportunities for facility\u2019s Production Supervisors and monitor progress against performance goals

* Manage workforce planning to ensure proper staffing levels to maintain productivity (i.e., order readiness, customer specs, speed trails, set-up rodeos, etc.)

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to the Department Manager as appropriate

* Ensure all Smurfit Westrock standards and customer commitments (i.e., safety, waste reductions, R&A, output, and on-time delivery) are followed within the mill

* Develop strong relationships with key members of the organization to better understand the overall business and upstream/downstream connections to prevent possible delays in production and shipment and impact on customer satisfaction

* Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

What you need to succeed:

* High School diploma or G.E.D.

* Must have 10 years of experience in the industry

* Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment

* Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems

* Inspire others to develop themselves and seek out continuous learning opportunities by serving as a role model and seeking out personal developmental opportunities

* Leverage manufacturing knowledge to achieve business objectives, such as to solve problems, develop new ideas, or build the business

* Demonstrate a general ability to use multiple methods for measuring employee performance

* Proven experience with lean and continuous improvement

* Ability to communicate effectively to all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing

* Ability to deal effectively with others in challenging situations, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to resolve internal and external conflict

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.

* Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

* 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.