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Westrock

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Dublin, GA · On-site

The Pulp Mill Assistant Superintendent provides leadership and support to the Pulp Mill Superintendent, and production supervisors, and provides day to day leadership for all department employees ...

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Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Dublin, GA · On-site

The Pulp Mill Assistant Superintendent provides leadership and support to the Pulp Mill Superintendent, and production supervisors, and provides day to day leadership for all department employees ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for mill superintendent in the United States is $80,374.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Westrock

Dublin, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR62238
Posting Job Title
Assistant Superintendent of Pulp / Stock Prep
Locations
GA Dublin
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
14-May-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit 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.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Pulp Mill Assistant Superintendent provides leadership and support to the Pulp Mill Superintendent, and production supervisors, and provides day to day leadership for all department employees; ensures continuity of the operating assets, achieving department objectives and facilitating sound business decisions; Improves safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control and production for all areas of the Pulp Mill with an individual focus on improving the Washing/Screening System. Major responsibility is for Safely optimizing pulp production, profitability, and quality while ensuring environmental compliance and housekeeping are maintained for the 7-day, 24-hour operation.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
  • The position has department responsibility for meeting production, cost, quality standards and the operation of a Pulp Production Department to support the Kraft Pulp Mill, ensuring uninterrupted fiber supply to the Paper Mill. The position has the responsibility to develop long-term operational plans for annual production forecasts. Procedures are developed and supervised that closely monitor the operation of the Washing/Screening System. The assistant superintendent is expected to maintain appropriate inventories, provide appropriate corrective actions to minimize production and to take full advantage of changes in production scheduling to eliminate liabilities.
  • The position is responsible for developing plans and procedures to allow emergency and routine maintenance of equipment with minimum impact on production, quality, and the environment. This is accomplished by evaluating maintenance requirements and developing single department or system downtimes of eight to ten hours on a monthly or bi-monthly basis for scheduled downtime maintenance. This program maximizes equipment availability by keeping the hours of downtime required to perform repair jobs to a minimum and reducing emergency repairs because of improved maintenance.
  • Responsible for improvements in manufacturing processes. The assistant superintendent must keep abreast of new developments in the industry; evaluate their potential and how to apply in the Mill. The position establishes process baselines, determines potential savings, and prepares justifications for new equipment for process modifications. The position also authorizes trials involving defoamers, polymers, composite control agents, and other chemical or raw materials to optimize operations by reducing costs or improved quality.
  • The incumbent has departmental responsibility for safety and housekeeping. Managing programs for inspecting equipment and work practices for safety, providing safety training, and providing constructive employee discipline for safety violations are also the incumbent's responsibility. Providing strong leadership in safety is essential for this position.
  • Support front line supervisors with process improvements, training materials & documentation and problem solving. Work with operations teams to increase reliability and productivity. Develops strong relationships with all levels of the organization.
  • Responsible for assuring processes and employees comply with state environmental standards. This is accomplished by providing procedures, policies, and supervision for air and water emissions.
  • The incumbent assures maximum production and quality of work for planned field days and annual maintenance shutdowns by developing detailed shutdown/startup schedules that maximize production while providing maximum time for maintenance. Schedules also reduce impact on environment and chemical makeup by providing a balanced startup. Schedules are published early enough to provide maximum time for maintenance department planning.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Required:
  • 5 - 10 years supervisory or management experience. Pulp Processing experience is preferred.
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all equipment within the department.
  • Demonstrated excellent leadership, organizational, and troubleshooting skills with high ethical standards and energy levels.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal abilities.
  • Demonstrated skills in Word, Excel and Power Point.

Desired:
  • 10 years supervisory experience in pulp or paper mill industry.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING
Required:
  • Proficient in process control
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Proficient in Power Point
  • Proficient in PI, Capstone or comparable information

Desired:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Technology and advanced management courses.

Candidates 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.

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