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Smurfit Westrock

Paper Mill Department Manager

evadale, TX

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About this opportunity

Smurfit Westrock lists this Paper Mill Department Manager opportunity in evadale, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The Department Manager, Paper Mill, supports the efforts of all Paper Machine, Roll Line, Finishing and Shipping departments to produce quality products in a safe, productive environment, and in a correct and cost-efficient manner. He/she is expected to identify opportunities and organize efforts to improve the paper machine overall performance by gathering information from the Operators, Foremen, Engineers, Operation Supervisors, Product Development, Supervisors and Superintendent.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

Proactively drives safety improvement and processes for the areas of responsibility including concern reporting, job hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations. Ensuring adherence to FM Global requirements and compliance with Smurfit Westrock policies and standards including winder safety.

Review of production and quality results daily and assist Paper Machine and Finishing and Shipping teams with problem-solving efforts

Assist the Supervisors and Superintendent on managing production resources and interface with other departments to maintain efficient Paper Mill operations

Identifies performance gaps early using leading industry standards and works with areas to get back on track

Makes frequent inspections / audits of equipment, processes, and procedures in the field

Participation in the department production meetings. Reporting on safety, quality, productivity, environmental concerns and improvement initiatives

Work with Superintendents and Supervisors to develop annual goals with emphasis on safety, environment, quality, production, cost, and provide performance feedback to workforce

Support the continuing personal and professional development of department members. Lead overall hourly training program

Ensure proper company/union relations per the current labor contract. Participate in problem discussions and resolution. Conduct grievance hearings at the second step

Administer the capital budget for the Paper Mill department. Work with department supervisors and engineering to establish priorities. Assist Engineering Department on capital improvement projects and participate in the review of Engineering designs and drawings

Lead improvement projects in safety, quality, productivity, and cost for the department. Participate as department rep on mill wide teams as needed

Assume Paper Mill Superintendent responsibilities in his/her absence

Optimize various systems, policies, and procedures that apply to all Paper Machines and Finishing & Shipping

Support development of operating financial plan for the department and monthly variance analysis

Support SOP, GOP development for the department to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance

Take call duty for PM as scheduled and when needed

What you need to succeed:

Must have a college degree or at least ten years of supervisory experience in a papermaking related position

Significant experience with paper machine operations

General understanding of mill-wide operations and interdependency

Understand our Quality Management System and Environmental Management system

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization

Must be able to clearly define objectives and be effective in involving others in the achievement of those objectives

Must be able to organize and facilitate improvement teams

Must be dedicated to continuous improvement in the paper mill department in all areas, but with special emphasis on safety, quality, environment, production, and cost

Understand financial aspects of paper machine operations and various cost drivers

What We offer:

Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflects skills, competencies and potential.

A benefit package including 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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