Assistant Superintendent Board Mill - Machine Area

The Opportunity

This position will be responsible for the safety/housekeeping/environmental/training aspects of our hourly work force in the board machine area, daily. The position will also work closely with our supervisors to manage our crew's performance through daily observations and interactions writing work requests, leading/participating in productivity teams, ordering/inventorying supplies for operations in these areas, troubleshooting our processes for operational, mechanical, and electrical equipment issues. Outage execution and planning will be another role for this position. Further duties include, assisting the Engineering Department in the design/installation/operator training/startup of new equipment in these areas, covering daily/weekend call for the Board Mill team, covering as a relief foreman. This position will report directly to the Board Mill Machine Superintendent.

How you will impact WestRock

• Drive safety improvements and engage our crews by interacting with them to address safety concerns as needed. Participate in crew safety meetings and identify/reduce area exposure risks in the Board Mill department.

• Good troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes. Should be able to quickly learn the equipment operations to aid in the identification of problems, repair, and optimization of the systems.

• Investigate alternative equipment and process design. Seek alternatives to improve the safety, environmental, reliability, production, and productivity of our processes.

• Manage area overtime through the area shift supervisor for our crews.

• Manage operator training though the hourly trainers to achieve a double setup capability for all employees in our LOP on each area.

• Assist in developing capital and expense budgets for the department.

• Track, analyze, optimize, and report on Key Performance Indicators for the Board Mill on a daily and monthly basis. Manage and direct railroad on daily switch requirements, inventory our shipping dunnage supplies, and report track roll/bale inventory levels.

• Be proficient in the use of PI and DCS systems. Will also be proficient in Excel, Gannt charting, Power Point, and Word.

What you need to succeed

• Prefer candidate with college degree

• Prefer degree in chemical/electrical/mechanical engineering field and minimum of 5 years of work experience related to paper making.

• Knowledge of coatings or coating application in addition to paper making experience would be a plus.

• Good oral and written communications skills, highly skilled in group communication as well as one to one communication. Ability to determine effective and appropriate means of communication.

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.

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WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.