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Westrock

Sr. Specialist, Mfg Ops

Stevenson, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve ... Superintendent and production supervisors. Ensure continuity of the asset machine operation ...

Vantage Recruiting

Office Administrator

Mobile, AL

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Order office supplies, paper products, snacks, beverages, and superintendent supplies. * Order shipping supplies and postage machine materials. * Provide purchase order numbers to field personnel as ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for paper machine superintendent in Alabama is $112,033.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,100.00 and $122,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Paper Machine Superintendent, you need a deep understanding of papermaking processes, production management, and safety protocols, generally backed by significant industry experience and relevant technical education. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), process control software, and lean manufacturing methodologies is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are critical soft skills in this supervisory role. These competencies are important for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring team safety, and maintaining high product quality within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What is a Paper Machine Superintendent job?

A Paper Machine Superintendent oversees the daily operations of a paper manufacturing machine, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and safety compliance. They manage a team of operators and technicians, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement process improvements. Additionally, they coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize machine performance and reduce downtime. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and industry experience are essential for success in this role.

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Paper Machine Superintendents often face challenges such as maintaining optimal machine performance, managing unplanned downtime, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production targets while maintaining quality. Addressing these challenges usually involves proactive maintenance planning, close monitoring of process data, and fostering open communication among team members. Superintendents also collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality control staff to quickly resolve issues and implement process improvements. By staying adaptable and solution-oriented, they help minimize disruptions and drive continuous operational excellence.

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Sr. Specialist, Mfg Ops

Sr. Specialist, Mfg Ops

Westrock

Stevenson, AL • On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR61484
Posting Job Title
OMC Pulp Mill & Woodyard
Locations
AL Stevenson
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
27-Apr-2026
Relocation Support
No
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
The Operations Maintenance Coordinator's (OMC) primary role is to provide leadership and support to the Superintendent and production supervisors. Ensure continuity of the asset machine operation, achieve department objective, and facilitate sound business decisions. The OMC is responsible for the maintenance activities required for maintaining and ensuring the reliability for the operations department. The primary focus of the OMC is in the 3-day to one-year time frame.
The OMC is the link between the Pulp/Woodyard and Maintenance departments. The OMC is responsible for prioritizing work, managing backlogs, and planning/scheduling shutdowns. The OMC reports directly to the Pulp and WY Superintendent; the position's customers include production and maintenance. Accept special assignments on major shutdowns, problem solving projects, and capital projects. Ability to promote to the next level in a short period of time
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
  • Delivering operational excellence by coordinating activities between Production and Maintenance by leading the MWS process which includes: Prioritizing daily work, planning scheduled shutdowns and managing maintenance backlogs. Reduce break-in work and take the lead in LOA, safety, and audit items which need both Production and Maintenance follow-up.
  • Keeping "planned work order" backlog according to guidelines; utilize backlog to schedule daily and weekly work list.
  • Prioritizing and approving break-in or emergency work.
  • Prioritizing work order backlog.
  • Screening and approving all work orders for asset area; assuring quality of all work orders (coding accuracy, symptoms, accurately described).
  • Serving as project originator for maintenance capital in asset area.
  • Being a technical resource for solving chronic and repeat failures, with reliability engineer.
  • Planning the installation and startup of new equipment to minimize the upset of normal operations.
  • Provide leadership, development, and training
  • Ensure company, site and department financial wellbeing
  • Seek personal development and growth
  • Assist other department superintendents in troubleshooting.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with equivalent experience.
  • Good oral and written communications skills, highly skilled in group communication as well as one to one communications.
  • Ability to determine effective and appropriate means of communication.
  • Fundamental understanding of mill processes affecting paper operations
  • 5-years of operational experience

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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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