Paper mill superintendent job description

Division Description:

The Green Bay Mill Division is a vertically integrated paper mill that manufactures containerboard using 100% recycled furnish. The operation consists of one paper machine responsible for the production of linerboard and medium paper used to manufacture corrugated boxes. This family-owned mill is located near the mouth of the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Paper Machine Superintendent will utilize process data and operating conditions to drive process solutions for the Green Bay Mill Division. The Paper Machine Superintendent will focus on the areas of operational best practices, technology advancement, process improvement projects, cost improvement projects, capital justification, and planning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead group problem solving activities, statistical data analysis activities, and facilitate the establishment of operational best practices.
• Assist in coordinating daily production operations focusing on optimization of safety, environmental stewardship, profit, and productivity.
• Lead trouble-shooting and problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of team meetings and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to maintain safe working conditions and good housekeeping practices.
• Analyze process data to develop optimum operating strategies.
• Work on special projects, both engineering and those dealing with changes in the infrastructure of the mill organization.
• Provide leadership support to teams and motivate staff to achieve production goals.
• Identify short and long-range needs, prioritize these needs, and develop a plan to meet these needs.
• Work on special projects, both engineering and those dealing with changes in the infrastructure of the mill organization.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in the paper industry with previous superintendent experience.
• A high degree of paper machine operations knowledge and its supporting systems.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time.
• Possession of key competencies including conflict management, business negotiation, organization, analytical skills, and decision-making.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and provide leadership and training to key personnel.
• Ability to work with other departments to achieve GBMD's visions and strategies by motivating, inspiring and gaining commitment for a course of action that achieves results.
• Understanding of how to manage all aspects of operations (safety, environmental, vendors, production, purchasing, etc).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels.
• Ability to communicate and educate others on complex process issues and statistical data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with management and union relations preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug, STD, LTD, company matching 401(k), and access to an employee health & wellness clinic.

_WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 350 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at_ _www.westrock.com_ _._
**Career Opportunity**

We are seeking a Paper Machine Superintendent to work in partnership with leadership and employees at our Stevenson Mill in Stevenson, Alabama. Stevenson is centrally located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama. This is a unionized facility with approximately 400 employees.

This position will have the opportunity to demonstrate ownership and lead initiatives designed to drive continuous and step change improvement in our corrugated medium paper machine operation. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, executing and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of the operation. The Machine Superintendent must be a strong leader with a knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment and paper making skills.

**What you need to succeed**

· The preferred candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Paper Science or related field with five plus year's operations experience within the paper industry including three plus year's supervisory experience, however candidates with ten plus years' progressive and practical paper making experience including five plus years' paper machine supervisory experience will be considered.

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

· Troubleshooting skills of the paper making process using PI, DCs, on machine, and Root cause analysis.

· Strong planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Experience within a unionized environment is preferred

**How you will impact WestRock (Responsibilities):**

+ Providing leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations

+ Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel

+ Plan and control production performance

+ Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures

+ Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications

+ Coordinate efforts with maintenance and technical departments

+ Create an environment of respect, trust, accountability and excellence

+ Empower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower costs

+ Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs

+ Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals.

+ Mange clothing inventories and trials with documented goals and results

+ Track and maintain consumable equipment wear to measure cost and efficiency

+ Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency

+ Track and improve quality and customer relations

+ Reduce waste from off specification production and/or losses

_If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application._ _We want to hear from you!_

_WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans._

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