Smurfit Westrock is the go-to sustainable packaging partner of choice. We offer an unrivaled product portfolio and bring expertise, scale, and a global presence of 500+ converting operations and 63 mills across 40 countries.

The Opportunity:

The Pulp Mill Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the back-end Kraft process - including safety, quality, production, costs, environmental control and employee relations. Areas of responsibility include Power and Recovery, Caustic, Pulp Mill and the Woodyard. Also has mill-wide responsibilities for prioritizing shift maintenance and responding to emergencies.

This position is located onsite at the Fernandina Beach, FL Mill

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Leads safety efforts on shift to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policies

• Implements improvement initiatives, corrects unsafe conditions and responds to safety concerns to ensure a safe and healthy working environment

• Supervises approximately 20 operators on shift and manages employee performance and promotes teamwork by providing appropriate coaching and training to ensure reliable performance and compliance with environmental, safety and quality requirements

• Sets production rates and coordinates/directs grade changes to optimize profitability minimize downtime, and balance conditions in Utilities, Power, Liquor, and Machine areas

• Maintains quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trends

• Ensures that required testing occurs on schedule and in an appropriate manner

• Completes daily report incorporating all operating and equipment changes that will be useful to other supervisors and shift personnel in the department

• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies and WestRock\u2019s Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate Conduct

  What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering or equivalent industrial paper manufacturing experience.

• 10+ years\u2019 experience in a Kraft Pulp and Paper Mill, or equivalent technical and educational background, preferred.

• Solid knowledge of power, recovery, caustic, pulp mill and woodyard processes.

• Customer focus: must be dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

• Technical Skills: Must possess the knowledge and skills to do the job to a high level of accomplishment.

• Leadership Skills: Must be able to motivate others and to clearly assign responsibility and set clear objectives to achieve results.

• Problem Solving Skills: Must be able to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.

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 and 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 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.

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.