Assistant Superintendent Shipping and Pulp Dryer

The Opportunity

This position will be responsible for the safety/housekeeping/environmental aspects of our crews in the pulp dryer and shipping departments, daily. The position also manages the daily operation and performance of the hourly associates in shipping and pulp dryer areas. The position will also work closely with the railroad team that services our mill, in addition to the logistics team that is located on site, write work requests, lead/participate in productivity teams, order/inventory shipping supplies for operations in these areas, assist the Engineering Department in the design/installation/operator training/startup of new equipment in these areas, cover daily/weekend call for the Board Mill team, and be a relief supervisor for the board mill team crew supervision. This position will report directly to the Additives, Pulp Dryer, and Shipping Superintendent in the Board Mill.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock

• Drive safety improvements and engage our crews by interacting with them to address safety concerns as needed. Participate in crew safety meetings and identify/reduce area exposure risks in the Board Mill department.

• Good troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes. Should be able to quickly learn the equipment operations to aid in the identification of problems, repair, and optimization of the systems.

• Investigate alternative equipment and process design. Seek alternatives to improve the safety, environmental performance, reliability, production, and improve productivity of the processes.

• Manage area overtime through the area shift supervisor for our crews.

• Manage operator training through the hourly trainers to achieve a double setup capability for all employees in our LOP on each area.

• Assist in developing capital and expense budgets for the department.

• Track, analyze, optimize, and report on Key Performance Indicators for the Shipping area and the Market Pulp Dryer on a daily and monthly basis.

• Manage and direct railroad switch requirements, inventory our shipping dunnage supplies, and report track roll/bale inventory levels.

• Be proficient in the use of PI and DCS systems. Will also be proficient in Excel, Gannt charting, Power Point, and Word.

What you need to succeed

• Prefer candidate with college degree

• Prefer degree in chemical/electrical engineering field and minimum of 3 years\u2019 experience in shipping, coating and/or paper machine areas.

• Good oral and written communications skills, highly skilled in group communication as well as one to one communication. Ability to determine effective and appropriate means of communication.

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 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.