Backend Shift Supervisor

Description & RequirementsSmurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.Career OpportunityThe Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the back-end Kraft process – including safety, quality, production, costs, environmental control and employee relations. Areas of responsibility include Power and Recovery, Caustic, Pulp Mill and the Woodyard. Also has mill-wide responsibilities for prioritizing shift maintenance and responding to emergencies.How You Will Impact Smurfit WestrockLeads safety efforts on shift to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policiesImplements improvement initiatives, corrects unsafe conditions and responds to safety concerns to ensure a safe and healthy working environmentSupervises approximately 20 operators on shift and manages employee performance and promotes teamwork by providing appropriate coaching and training to ensure reliable performance and compliance with environmental, safety and quality requirementsSets production rates and coordinates/directs grade changes to optimize profitability minimize downtime, and balance conditions in Utilities, Power, Liquor, and Machine areasMaintains quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trendsEnsures that required testing occurs on schedule and in an appropriate mannerCompletes daily report incorporating all operating and equipment changes that will be useful to other supervisors and shift personnel in the departmentEnsures compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies and WestRock’s Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate ConductRequired CompetenciesCustomer focus: must be dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customersTechnical Skills: Must possess the knowledge and skills to do the job to a high level of accomplishment.Leadership Skills: Must be able to motivate others and to clearly assign responsibility and set clear objectives to achieve results.Problem Solving Skills: Must be able to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering or equivalent industrial paper manufacturing experience.10+ years’ experience in a Kraft Pulp and Paper Mill, or equivalent technical and educational background, preferred.Solid knowledge of power, recovery, caustic, pulp mill and woodyard processes. Keywords: power supervisor, backend supervisor, power shift supervisor, utilities shift supervisor, power & recovery, utilities, power & utilities, power & recovery supervisor, power & recovery shift leader, area leader, utilities leader, power area leader, recovery supervisor, recovery shift supervisor, group leader, shift leader, recovery area leader, power & recovery leader, pulp, bleach plant, production supervisor, recovery supervisor, bleach plant supervisor, woodyard, wood yard, pulp & woodyard supervisor, woodyard, production supervisor, pulp & woodyard, pulp supervisor, pulp and power supervisor, pulp & power supervisor, process shift supervisor, caustic, recaust, digester, digesters, kiln, kilns, boiler, boilers, paper, linerboard, area supervisor, tour supervisor, front line leader, frontline leader, foreman, shift supervisor, limekiln, caustic, lime kiln, batch, washers, screen, screening, fiber, utilities, pulp supervisor, fiber supervisor, shift supervisor, utilities supervisor, shift manager, process manager, supervisor, fiber shift supervisorCandidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.