divh2Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent/h2pSmurfit 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./ppThe Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent is responsible for Paper Machine safety performance, environmental performance, product quality, costs and equipment efficiency, and productivity. This position will direct a system with the purpose of optimizing overall paper machine performance results. The Paper Machine Asst Supt is also responsible for the direction of an Operations Maintenance Coordinator, process engineering support, operator training program, and union hourly employees assigned to the paper machine./pulliActively assist in developing a safety culture at the floor level resulting in an injury free workplace and assist in implementing paper mill safety efforts at the crew level./liliDevelop and implement process to promote safety engagement with operating team members./liliLead Paper Machine Performance in regard to productivity, uptime, quality rejects, and other paper machine improvement projects./liliImplement and drive process to ensure proper performance machine rounds are completed and operator logs reviewed multiple times per day./liliPrepare and plan for outages and Lock Out/Tag Out and lead the execution strategy./liliServe as the floor level lead in the implementation of a Continuous Improvement culture./liliLead the RI process and ensure actionable items completed timely./liliDrive capital improvement process on Paper Machine. Determine needs, develop projects, and be operations lead through the entire capital process./liliDrive cost reduction process. Monitor costs (chemical, maintenance, machine clothing, etc) and develop cost reduction priorities. Implement cost reduction processes./liliQuality control oversight for Paper Machine./liliWorking with planning on machine schedules and grade structure./liliWorking with vendors to optimize machine and achieve target reliability./liliFacilitate the development of the knowledge and skills of employees to improve machine performance./liliPeriodic weekend duty coverage as Paper Mill Representative./liliActively demonstrate support for Paper Mill Manager and assigned machine core team including attending Core Team Meetings./liliDevelop a positive, proactive, enthused, and energized workforce./liliPerform other duties as assigned by the Paper Mill Manager./li/ulpA BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Paper Machine Supervisory experience. 10+ years of Machine Level Supervisory Experience is preferred. Strong trouble shooting and decision-making skills required. Strong organizational skills and acumen for analytical tools to provide direction to Process Engineer. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Computer skills /ability to develop a proficiency is mandatory. Periodic weekend duty. Respond to machine issues afterhours, weekends, holidays as required. Position requires regular keyboarding, sitting, standing and walking as well as occasional lifting of 25lbs or more. Work is performed in both an office environment and all paper mill operational areas where one may be exposed to environmental noises and hazards as well as severe climate changes. Use of proper personal protection equipment is required depending on the location and potential hazards including safety shoes, safety vest, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and respiratory protection./pulliManages paper machine engineering support team members, Paper Machine Operations Maintenance Coordinator, and Paper Machine Crews. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work at the crew level; performance management; mentoring; managing disciplinary actions; fielding complaints and communicating to Paper Mill Manager to assist in problem resolution./liliPosition has direct reporting responsibilities to the Paper Mill Manager which includes assignment of work to Crews and compliance with policies and applicable laws and oversight of individual salaried performance or issues./liliDirects and supervises the work of contract employees on floor level activities./liliProvides assistance to cross-functional project teams as assigned by the Paper Machine Manager./liliManage and maintain operations within allocated performance metrics and floor level budget metrics./li/ulpSalary Range: $93,375 - $155,625 Salary based on experience of candidate. Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus available./ppWestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K)./pulliCorporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence./liliComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities/liliAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential./liliA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work./li/ul/div