Supervisor for Pulp and Utilities Job detail

Position: Supervisor of Pulp & Utilities

Job Code: MOPOM2 + Supv, Mfg Ops

Location: Evadale, TX

The Opportunity:

The Supv, P&R Mill (Supervisor of Pulp & Utilities) role supervises employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. This role coordinates production operations, maintains effective quality procedures and safety regulations. The Supv, P&R Mill provides the first level of exempt salaried supervision to employees engaged in providing steam, compressed air, gas, chemical recovery, fuel oil, raw water treatment and electric power to the mill.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Responsible for the safety of employees in the Pulp Mill, Utilities (Power, Recover, and Recaust), and Woodyard. This is done by auditing employees and areas for unsafe habits and conditions. Toolbox meetings and safety discussions. 
• Ensure efficient operation of the three departments in respect to safety, personnel relations, product quality, productivity, maintenance requirements, environmental concerns, receipt of raw materials and coordination with other departments. 
• Handle daily payroll and absentee reports. 
• Investigate and report unplanned incidents. 
• Ensure daily production and maintenance targets are met. Adjusting processes to meet targets and coordinate the shutdown of equipment when maintenance is required. 
• On shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues. Directs activities of shift maintenance. 
• Develop and conduct department training classes specific to the area. 
• Test employees to determine their readiness to qualify for higher positions. 
• Support the mill ISO system by ensuring our department quality standards are being met and by being a mill ISO auditor. Conduct interviews for the mill’s hiring process for hiring new employees.
• Inspects and checks equipment to ensure proper operation. 
• Provides leadership for the activities of his/her work team. 
• Responsible for cogeneration operations. 
• Provides channel of communication between work team and management team.
• Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock’s Path to One goals.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university strongly preferred; or five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to drive performance management.
• Adequate computer skills – e-mail, Pi, Domino, Kronos, intranet applications, SAP stores/WO functions, etc.
• Knowledgeable on labor contract and other department policies/procedures
• Demonstrate proactive approach to resolving issues that could result in injury, downtime, rejects, etc.
• Demonstrate proactive and fundamental troubleshooting skills and drive to resolution or apply additional resources until the issue is resolved.
• Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
• Must be available to work 12-hour rotating shift as well as extra days when needed.
• This position is in a manufacturing environment that involves rounds/tasks in operating areas that includes climbing stairs, ladders, and high heat conditions.

 What We Offer:

• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.