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Paper Mill Shift Supervisor
Production Supervisor, Paper Mill – Roanoke Rapids, NC
Career Opportunity:
The Smurfit Westrock Paper Mill in Roanoke Rapids, NC is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper and Shipping departments. This position is responsible for the successful frontline leadership of the daily operation of 2 containerboard/Kraft paper machines and shipping/logistics to achieve maximum sustained safety excellence, environmental compliance, ensuring quality specifications are followed and meeting or exceeding production goals.
What you need to succeed:
- B.S. degree in Engineering or related field preferred, will consider candidate with equivalent on the job experience.
- Prefer 3 to 8 years’ experience in Paper Manufacturing.
- Preferred 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
- Successful candidate must have demonstrated strong leadership skills and a proven track record of improving employee engagement.
- Previous work experience in a unionized location is preferred
- Ability to work rotating shift (12-hour shifts, switching from nights to days, 3 and 4 day on/off combinations and one 7-day off period per month) requiring two weekends a month and holiday work
How you will impact WestRock:
- Responsible for demonstrating safety leadership, maintaining safe work practices in department, and promoting safety engagement with all crew members to eliminate safety incidents.
- Delivers environmental excellence and compliance to both the letter and the spirit of the law. Supports all environmental initiatives and programs.
- Responsible for the product quality, workmanship of the crews, and exceeding customer expectations.
- Responsible for managing crews and equipment to maximize reliability and machine efficiencies. Helps troubleshoot issues and coordinate supporting resources.
- Provide Leadership and coaching to rotating shift operational crews in the Paper and Shipping Departments
- Facilitate the training of each crew member to maximize operator proficiencies.
- Initiates and supports safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations.
- Effectively communications production information and issues to appropriate personnel through multiple channels.
- Directs the shift mechanical and electrical shift maintenance resources.
- Supports planning and execution of machine outages in the Department
- Responsible for maintaining housekeeping in all areas.
If interested in this position, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!
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