Paper Machine Superintendent
The Paper Machine Superintendent leads production operations on one of two paper machines at the Seminole Mill in Jacksonville, FL. This position is responsible for creating a strong safety culture and work environment, continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost of operation on a Corrugated Medium Machine. The Machine Superintendent must be a proven leader, with a strong knowledge of the paper making process, paper machines, supporting equipment, and paper making skills. The position reports to the Operations Manager, with opportunity to become a key part of succession planning for the Mill.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Providing leadership to machine personnel to ensure overall safe operations
- Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving annual goals
- Maintain an environment of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Empower and engage teammates to improve department performance
- Identify developmental needs and facilitate training of machine personnel
- Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications
- Plan and control production performance
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures
- Coordinate efforts with maintenance, operations, and technical departments
- Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
- Develop and execute strategic plans to increase overall machine efficiency
- Manage and develop assistant superintendent for future roles
- Lead a department and all associated responsibilities that come with it
What You Need To Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred (Paper Science, Chemical, or Mechanical). Candidates with commensurate practical papermaking skills and leadership experience will be evaluated
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience and leadership responsibilities within the paperboard industry, preferably in union environment
- Strong knowledge of safe operating practices and systems
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills (technical and other)
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement to identify opportunities and deliver results
- Strong RCFA skills to identify root cause, corrective actions, and execute same
- Proficient computer skills (including MS Office), JDE or equivalent CMMS, PI Data Management, Compliant Pro document control
