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 SOM is responsible for managing daily shift responsibilities of the paper mill, including shipping and stock preparation, safety and quality operations, managing production costs, monitoring environmental waste control, and employee relations. The SOM also has mill-wide responsibilities for prioritizing shift maintenance and responding to emergencies.

 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Business Excellence 

Ensure daily production and maintenance targets and delivery schedules are met in compliance with manufacturing deadlines by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, re-working parts and personally supporting the troubleshooting efforts.Maintain quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trends.Ensure quality specifications are met; understand key drivers and troubleshoot to meet quality specifications if problems exist.Lead pre-shift safety meetings and monthly safety training meetings to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping, and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policies.Communicate requirements with stakeholders in logistics, purchasing, quality, and assembly to ensure necessary information exchange.Coordinate maintenance work to maintain productivity levels and manufacturing needs.Monitor processes to meet the quality goals to ensure customer satisfaction.Maintain staff planning and alter schedules to adapt to unforeseen conditions and maximize productivity.

People and Culture 

Ensure reliable employee performance and compliance with environmental, safety, production, and quality requirements.Resolve customer issues and identify preventative solutions.Supervise assigned shift employees to accomplish daily safety, quality, productivity and efficiency goals.Oversee workforce planning through assigning and directing work, conducting employee performance reviews and coaching employees to achieve developmental goals.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

SAPMicrosoft Office- Excel, WordOptivision softwareProcess book softwareEmployee management systems

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE: 

Required: Paper Machine expertise

Preferred:10 years of relevant experience and working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Required: High School diploma or G.E.D.   

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred.

 

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