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Location: Cowpens, SC
The Opportunity:
The Mill Superintendent is responsible for leading daily operations across all production areas of the Cowpens Mill to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing of high-quality paper products. This role provides direct leadership to Team Leaders, drives operational excellence, and partners closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Safety to meet mill goals for safety, quality, cost, and productivity. This position is located onsite at the mill and reports to the Operations manager.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to production operations through four Team Leaders over the Machine Room, Pulping, Utilities, Finishing, Water Treatment areas.
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all operating departments.
- Partner with the Operations Manager to execute production plans and meet key performance metrics in safety, quality, production, and cost.
- Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and updated to reflect best practices.
- Monitor and analyze production data to identify and resolve process issues, bottlenecks, and waste.
- Support maintenance and reliability efforts by coordinating downtime and ensuring equipment is operated within specifications.
- Lead and develop Team Leaders and hourly teammates through coaching, performance feedback, and training.
- Collaborate with Quality and Technical teams to maintain product standards and drive process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Act as a key member of the mill leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and performance reviews.
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Paper Science, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the paper.
- Proven leadership experience managing front-line supervisors or team leaders.
- Strong knowledge of production systems, process control, and reliability practices.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Key Competencies include: safety leadership, operational excellence, team development and coaching, process and data analysis, collaboration and communication, continuous improvement / lean thinking
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.
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