Paper Machine Superintendent

Company: WestRock
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

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. The Opportunity: The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Paper Mill has an opportunity for a Paper Machine Superintendent. We have a great employee culture and are focusing on someone with strong paper mill experience with great leadership skills. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Safety - Responsible for the overseeing of the safety performance of the business unit - Ensures adequate follow up and investigation for incidents within the business unit - Supports Mill Safety Leadership Team Quality - Ensures conformance to the established quality management system - Participates in the resolution of customer concerns and quality issues Cost/Business - Develops annual operating plans and objectives with management - Provides leadership to business unit to operate to plan - Participates in the long term strategic planning of the business unit - Develops the business unit annual capital plan with Mill Operations, Engineering and Maintenance - Participates in the engineering and design of business unit capital projects - Sponsors the approved capital spending within the business unit - Participates in the negotiations of short and long term agreements Production/Operations - Participates in line outage planning to insure thorough planning and successful execution of the outage to plan - Approve work orders and assists with priority setting - Provides daily business unit direction to the Shift Team Coordinator and Line Team Coordinator Leadership - Provides business unit leadership and direction for the business unit activities utilizing the assigned and aligned resources. - Establishes common goals and objectives to achieve desired business results - Assigns required tasks and projects to business unit resources to accomplish stated goals and objectives - Facilitates the ‘self-managed’ work team culture within the business unit - Drives use of DMSI daily rounds and use of Daily Management System (DMS) Culture - Cultivates the horizontal and vertical concept for continuous improvement - Establishes personal and business unit cultural goals - Participates in the performance evaluations of the aligned resources - Participates in Mill and Line Team Standing Committees - Exemplifies and cultivates behaviors supporting Mill Core Values of Respect, Trust, Integrity, Responsibility and Initiative Training - Provides technical expertise for the business unit - Provides leadership for the successful execution of the Operations Pay for Skills training system - Develop personal professional development plans - Housekeeping - Conducts periodic housekeeping audits to ensure standards are achieved What you need: The successful candidate will have a BS degree in related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper science; minimum five years' experience in pulp and paper industry or HS diploma with minimum of 15 years of experience in multiple papermills. Demonstrated computer competency. Helpful Experience: Operational experience desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills in verbal and written communications. Ability to respond in urgent situations. Ability to multi-task several priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to plan long and short-term solutions to safety, quality, cost, productivity concerns. Possess advanced theoretical and practical papermaking skills. Strong orientation for process optimization. Open-minded, good listener. Enthusiastic, motivated, high initiative. Trouble Shooter, creative thinker, problem solving with a responsibility for business unit results. Demonstrated safe work practices and behavior. Desire to drive to resolution. Demonstrated computer competency specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OSI PI Systems. Presents a professional image. ISO Experience or similar quality management system experience. 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 Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. Compensation Range: $159,375 - $215,625 The above range represents the expected base salary for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to relevant skills and experience, credentials for the position, time in an applicable role, and geographic location. 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. The salary range for this position is $136,875.00 - $228,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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