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Westrock

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Longview, WA · On-site

$93.38K - $155.63K/yr

The Paper Machine Asst Supt is also responsible for the direction of an Operations Maintenance Coordinator, process engineering support, operator training program, and union hourly employees assigned ...

1872 Consulting

Machine Superintendent

Madawaska, ME

$120K/yr

... paper machine operations, ensuring production schedules and quality specifications are consistently met. This role leads both salaried and hourly employees through daily operating routines, on-the ...

1872 Consulting

Machine Superintendent

Madawaska, ME

$120K/yr

... paper machine operations, ensuring production schedules and quality specifications are consistently met. This role leads both salaried and hourly employees through daily operating routines, on-the ...

Teksky

Machine Superintendent

Madawaska, ME · On-site

Oversee daily operations of paper machine production through team supervision, schedule management ... Maintain and enforce Management Operating Systems across the department. * Provide financial data ...

Ahlstrom

Production Manager, Paper Mill

Kaukauna, WI · On-site

About the Opportunity Reporting to the Operations Manager, Paper Mill, the Paper Machine Manager ... time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents/files, reaching and ...

Dart Container

Machine Operator - Paper

Leola, PA · On-site

$21.07/hr

Dart's paper plate Center of Excellence is ramping up production, and we're hiring Machine Operators to help us build a strong, high-performing operation. This is your chance to join early, get ...

Dart Container

Machine Operator - Paper

Leola, PA

$21.07/hr

Dart's paper plate Center of Excellence is ramping up production, and we're hiring Machine Operators to help us build a strong, high-performing operation. This is your chance to join early, get ...

Dart Container

Machine Operator - Paper

Leola, PA

$21.07/hr

Dart's paper plate Center of Excellence is ramping up production, and we're hiring Machine Operators to help us build a strong, high-performing operation. This is your chance to join early, get ...

Seaman Paper

Machine Operator

Orange, MA

$16.75 - $20/hr

Seaman Paper, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a leading global manufacturer of ... The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of ...

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Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Westrock

Longview, WA • On-site

$93.38K - $155.63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR60613
Posting Job Title
Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent
Locations
WA Longview Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
16-Apr-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 Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent is responsible for Paper Machine safety performance, environmental performance, product quality, costs and equipment efficiency, and productivity. This position will direct a system with the purpose of optimizing overall paper machine performance results. The Paper Machine Asst Supt is also responsible for the direction of an Operations Maintenance Coordinator, process engineering support, operator training program, and union hourly employees assigned to the paper machine.
How you will impact WestRock:
  • Actively assist in developing a safety culture at the floor level resulting in an injury free workplace and assist in implementing paper mill safety efforts at the crew level.
  • Develop and implement process to promote safety engagement with operating team members.
  • Lead Paper Machine Performance in regard to productivity, uptime, quality rejects, and other paper machine improvement projects.
  • Implement and drive process to ensure proper performance machine rounds are completed and operator logs reviewed multiple times per day.
  • Prepare and plan for outages and Lock Out/Tag Out and lead the execution strategy.
  • Serve as the floor level lead in the implementation of a Continuous Improvement culture.
  • Lead the RI process and ensure actionable items completed timely.
  • Drive capital improvement process on Paper Machine. Determine needs, develop projects, and be operations lead through the entire capital process.
  • Drive cost reduction process. Monitor costs (chemical, maintenance, machine clothing, etc) and develop cost reduction priorities. Implement cost reduction processes.
  • Quality control oversight for Paper Machine.
  • Working with planning on machine schedules and grade structure.
  • Working with vendors to optimize machine and achieve target reliability.
  • Facilitate the development of the knowledge and skills of employees to improve machine performance.
  • Periodic weekend duty coverage as Paper Mill Representative.
  • Actively demonstrate support for Paper Mill Manager and assigned machine core team including attending Core Team Meetings.
  • Develop a positive, proactive, enthused, and energized workforce.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Paper Mill Manager.

What you need to succeed:
  • A BS degree in Engineering or equitant Paper Machine Supervisory experience.
  • 10+ years of Machine Level Supervisory Experience is preferred.
  • Strong trouble shooting and decision-making skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills and acumen for analytical tools to provide direction to Process Engineer.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Computer skills /ability to develop a proficiency is mandatory.
  • Periodic weekend duty.
  • Respond to machine issues afterhours, weekends, holidays as required.
  • Position requires regular keyboarding, sitting, standing and walking as well as occasional lifting of 25lbs or more. Work is performed in both an office environment and all paper mill operational areas where one may be exposed to environmental noises and hazards as well as severe climate changes.
  • Use of proper personal protection equipment is required depending on the location and potential hazards including safety shoes, safety vest, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities
  • Manages paper machine engineering support team members, Paper Machine Operations Maintenance Coordinator, and Paper Machine Crews. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work at the crew level; performance management; mentoring; managing disciplinary actions; fielding complaints and communicating to Paper Mill Manager to assist in problem resolution.
  • Position has direct reporting responsibilities to the Paper Mill Manager which includes assignment of work to Crews and compliance with policies and applicable laws and oversight of individual salaried performance or issues.
  • Directs and supervises the work of contract employees on floor level activities.
  • Provides assistance to cross-functional project teams as assigned by the Paper Machine Manager.
  • Manage and maintain operations within allocated performance metrics and floor level budget metrics.

Compensation Offered
  • Salary Range: $93,375 - $155,625 Salary based on experience of candidate. Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus available.

Benefits Offered
WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).
What we offer:
  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.
The salary range for this position is $91,500.00 - $152,500.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Jul-2026.

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