WestRock Company
Overview
Senior Process Control Manager role at WestRock Company. 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. Locations: Stevenson, AL. Employment Type: Full Time. Date Posted: 21-Jul-2025. Relocation Support: Yes. About The Area
Stevenson, AL is centrally located between Chattanooga, TN and Huntsville, AL. The Stevenson Mill overlooks the Tennessee River, and the surrounding area offers outdoor activities and various regional amenities. Career Opportunity
Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, this position leads the Process Control Department for the Smurfit Westrock Stevenson facility. The Process Control Department is staffed with Process Control engineers responsible for: Maintaining/optimizing PLC systems and variable frequency drives throughout the mill. Maintaining/optimizing Quality Control Systems on paper machines. Maintaining/optimizing Web Inspection Systems on paper machines. Leading or supporting product, quality, and cost improvement projects with process control or online product measurement systems. What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of supervisory experience in Process Control. Paper Industry control, QCS and WIS experience. Fundamental understanding and hands-on experience with process and quality control concepts, equipment and processes in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory/management/leadership experience over Process Control or online measurement/monitoring technical professionals is desired. Be a change agent capable of leadership and proactive thinking that improves individual and team performance and behavior. Strong team skills in various roles – lead, mentor, participant. Demonstrated effective organization, time management and communication skills. Ability to balance routine, project and troubleshooting activities for self and coordination for up to 10 direct reports. Ability to communicate/coordinate with different levels and multiple departments within the organization. Strong written/verbal communication skills and internal customer focus. Demonstrated project management skills. Experience with all phases of capital project scoping and execution is desired. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to lead team improvement efforts, analyze data and recommend solutions. Experience/training in ISO, Lean Six Sigma, RCA or other structured problem-solving methodologies is a plus. Strong computer skills with abilities in statistical, analytical and diagnostic problem-solving. Willingness to perform in an on-call environment, including weekends and occasional altered work schedules. Position requires less than 10% travel. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Direct supervisor of all Process Control Systems including the Process Control Department personnel, and oversight of any 3rd party service agreements and contract personnel. Operating budget and cost control responsibility for the Process Control department; works with operations to develop and control budgets for measurement/control hardware and services. Oversees/coordinates activities for the Process Control Group, including safety performance compliance and participation in proactive safety processes. Maintains reliability and optimizes performance of DCS, QCS and WIS; performs maintenance in collaboration with E/I, vendors and service providers. Software changes and back-up of software within DCS, QCS and WIS. Troubleshooting and monitoring of controls and processes. Participation in improvement teams and optimization projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, cost and organizational effectiveness. Maintains skills inventory and ensures training needs of direct reports are met. Supports department in on-call duties as needed. Keywords: Process control manager, process controls manager, controls manager, DCS, PLC, paper mill, pulp mill, linerboard, corrugated medium, paper, pulp, kraft paper, tissue. 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
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Senior Process Control Manager role at WestRock Company. 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. Locations: Stevenson, AL. Employment Type: Full Time. Date Posted: 21-Jul-2025. Relocation Support: Yes. About The Area
Stevenson, AL is centrally located between Chattanooga, TN and Huntsville, AL. The Stevenson Mill overlooks the Tennessee River, and the surrounding area offers outdoor activities and various regional amenities. Career Opportunity
Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, this position leads the Process Control Department for the Smurfit Westrock Stevenson facility. The Process Control Department is staffed with Process Control engineers responsible for: Maintaining/optimizing PLC systems and variable frequency drives throughout the mill. Maintaining/optimizing Quality Control Systems on paper machines. Maintaining/optimizing Web Inspection Systems on paper machines. Leading or supporting product, quality, and cost improvement projects with process control or online product measurement systems. What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of supervisory experience in Process Control. Paper Industry control, QCS and WIS experience. Fundamental understanding and hands-on experience with process and quality control concepts, equipment and processes in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory/management/leadership experience over Process Control or online measurement/monitoring technical professionals is desired. Be a change agent capable of leadership and proactive thinking that improves individual and team performance and behavior. Strong team skills in various roles – lead, mentor, participant. Demonstrated effective organization, time management and communication skills. Ability to balance routine, project and troubleshooting activities for self and coordination for up to 10 direct reports. Ability to communicate/coordinate with different levels and multiple departments within the organization. Strong written/verbal communication skills and internal customer focus. Demonstrated project management skills. Experience with all phases of capital project scoping and execution is desired. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to lead team improvement efforts, analyze data and recommend solutions. Experience/training in ISO, Lean Six Sigma, RCA or other structured problem-solving methodologies is a plus. Strong computer skills with abilities in statistical, analytical and diagnostic problem-solving. Willingness to perform in an on-call environment, including weekends and occasional altered work schedules. Position requires less than 10% travel. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Direct supervisor of all Process Control Systems including the Process Control Department personnel, and oversight of any 3rd party service agreements and contract personnel. Operating budget and cost control responsibility for the Process Control department; works with operations to develop and control budgets for measurement/control hardware and services. Oversees/coordinates activities for the Process Control Group, including safety performance compliance and participation in proactive safety processes. Maintains reliability and optimizes performance of DCS, QCS and WIS; performs maintenance in collaboration with E/I, vendors and service providers. Software changes and back-up of software within DCS, QCS and WIS. Troubleshooting and monitoring of controls and processes. Participation in improvement teams and optimization projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, cost and organizational effectiveness. Maintains skills inventory and ensures training needs of direct reports are met. Supports department in on-call duties as needed. Keywords: Process control manager, process controls manager, controls manager, DCS, PLC, paper mill, pulp mill, linerboard, corrugated medium, paper, pulp, kraft paper, tissue. 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WestRock Company by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Process Control Manager” roles.
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