WestRock
General Information
Job ID
ATR54019
Posting Job Title
Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent
Locations
FL Jacksonville Seminole Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
12-Aug-2025
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: The Seminole Mill is a 100% recycled paper mill (liner and medium paper). As the Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent, you will have responsibility for the personnel, safety, environmental impact, quality, cost, and performance for the paper machine within the mill facility. In this position you will lead and coordinate efforts and activities utilizing your knowledge and experience to achieve key performance metrics that support overall mill goals. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK: Lead and direct paper machine daily operations in a safe and orderly manner to achieve quality and productivity goals. This includes filling in for superintendent in his/her absence. Coordinate production activities with production planning, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment. Partner with Safety Manager to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department, ensuring compliance with OSHA and WestRock regulations and guidelines. Manage environmental efforts to ensure compliance with regulations and permit requirements, including, but not limited to, fiber loss, spills, and water usage. Manage quality efforts to ensure product performance meets customer expectations and adherence to ISO program requirements. Partner with mill maintenance groups to ensure efficient troubleshooting, planning, and execution of routine repairs for the stock prep, paper machine, and winder areas. Active participation and leadership in the RCFA process for unplanned downtime events Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of mill maintenance outages for stock prep, paper machine, and winder areas. Provide input and oversight for annual outage planning and coordination, ensure the annual outage for area of responsibility is completed on time and within budget. Review and analyze production reports to determine opportunity areas and implement solutions for production problems and nonconformity with product specifications. Prepare and submit reports as required by the Paper Machine Superintendent. Collaborate with and assist the Paper Machine Superintendent in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands. Lead and manage to support the mill vision, cultural change process, and strategic approach to improve operational and human performance. Collaborate and assist the Paper Machine Superintendent with development of annual budgets and standards for cost measurement. Lead and manage employee accountability and labor relations through coordination and consultation with Human Resources and Paper Machine Superintendent. Partner with Human Resource Manager to ensure proper handling of employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies and procedures. Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for hourly employees Collaborate and assist the Paper Machine Superintendent in the strategic and capital planning processes for the department. Manage inventory of critical paper machine consumables. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred. Minimum of 5+ years of pulp/paper mill experience. 2 + years of direct supervisory experience on paper machines preferred. Experience implementing safety initiatives. Proven track record of leadership and project management skills leveraged to enable employees to achieve goals and objectives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills leveraged to motivate stakeholders and achieve alignment across the organization. Keywords: omc, paper machine superintendent, paper machine assistant superintendent, assistant pm superintendent, pm superintendent, paper machine manager, paper mill superintendent, assistant pulp dryer superintendent, pulp dryer superintendent, area manager, area process manager, paper machine manager, assistant superintendent, assistant production superintendent, paper machine asset leader, assistant operations superintendent, operations superintendent, paper production manager, manufacturing superintendent, process superintendent, paper machine operations manager, paper machine, kraft paper, linerboard, containerboard, paperboard, paper,
paperboard, boxboard, liner, linerboard, containerboard, corrugated medium, brown paper, kraft paper, sbb, sbs, kraft board, recycled paper, recycle paper, bleached board, coated paper, cartonboard 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.
Job ID
ATR54019
Posting Job Title
Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent
Locations
FL Jacksonville Seminole Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
12-Aug-2025
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: The Seminole Mill is a 100% recycled paper mill (liner and medium paper). As the Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent, you will have responsibility for the personnel, safety, environmental impact, quality, cost, and performance for the paper machine within the mill facility. In this position you will lead and coordinate efforts and activities utilizing your knowledge and experience to achieve key performance metrics that support overall mill goals. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK: Lead and direct paper machine daily operations in a safe and orderly manner to achieve quality and productivity goals. This includes filling in for superintendent in his/her absence. Coordinate production activities with production planning, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment. Partner with Safety Manager to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department, ensuring compliance with OSHA and WestRock regulations and guidelines. Manage environmental efforts to ensure compliance with regulations and permit requirements, including, but not limited to, fiber loss, spills, and water usage. Manage quality efforts to ensure product performance meets customer expectations and adherence to ISO program requirements. Partner with mill maintenance groups to ensure efficient troubleshooting, planning, and execution of routine repairs for the stock prep, paper machine, and winder areas. Active participation and leadership in the RCFA process for unplanned downtime events Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of mill maintenance outages for stock prep, paper machine, and winder areas. Provide input and oversight for annual outage planning and coordination, ensure the annual outage for area of responsibility is completed on time and within budget. Review and analyze production reports to determine opportunity areas and implement solutions for production problems and nonconformity with product specifications. Prepare and submit reports as required by the Paper Machine Superintendent. Collaborate with and assist the Paper Machine Superintendent in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands. Lead and manage to support the mill vision, cultural change process, and strategic approach to improve operational and human performance. Collaborate and assist the Paper Machine Superintendent with development of annual budgets and standards for cost measurement. Lead and manage employee accountability and labor relations through coordination and consultation with Human Resources and Paper Machine Superintendent. Partner with Human Resource Manager to ensure proper handling of employee relations issues in accordance with Divisional and Corporate policies and procedures. Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for hourly employees Collaborate and assist the Paper Machine Superintendent in the strategic and capital planning processes for the department. Manage inventory of critical paper machine consumables. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred. Minimum of 5+ years of pulp/paper mill experience. 2 + years of direct supervisory experience on paper machines preferred. Experience implementing safety initiatives. Proven track record of leadership and project management skills leveraged to enable employees to achieve goals and objectives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills leveraged to motivate stakeholders and achieve alignment across the organization. Keywords: omc, paper machine superintendent, paper machine assistant superintendent, assistant pm superintendent, pm superintendent, paper machine manager, paper mill superintendent, assistant pulp dryer superintendent, pulp dryer superintendent, area manager, area process manager, paper machine manager, assistant superintendent, assistant production superintendent, paper machine asset leader, assistant operations superintendent, operations superintendent, paper production manager, manufacturing superintendent, process superintendent, paper machine operations manager, paper machine, kraft paper, linerboard, containerboard, paperboard, paper,
paperboard, boxboard, liner, linerboard, containerboard, corrugated medium, brown paper, kraft paper, sbb, sbs, kraft board, recycled paper, recycle paper, bleached board, coated paper, cartonboard 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.