Supv, Mfg Ops

Smurfit Westrock Company

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent experience in industrial paper manufacturing.
  • 10+ years' experience in a Kraft Pulp and Paper Mill or a similar technical background preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of power, recovery, caustic, pulp mill, and woodyard processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives on shift to prevent injuries and comply with regulations.
  • Implement corrective action for unsafe conditions and address safety concerns.
  • Supervise approximately 20 operators, managing performance and promoting teamwork.
  • Set production rates and coordinate grade changes to optimize profitability and minimize downtime.
  • Maintain quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits based on operational trends.
  • Ensure timely testing is conducted appropriately.
  • Complete daily reports capturing operational and equipment change information for shift continuity.

Benefits

  • Relocation support available.
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID

ATR64830

Posting Job Title

Shift Supervisor - Power and Utilities

Locations

FL Fernandina Beach Mill

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

20-Jul-2026

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

Kraft Process Shift Supervisor

Fernandina Beach Mill

Career Opportunity:

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the back-end Kraft process - including safety, quality, production, costs, environmental control and employee relations. Areas of responsibility include Power and Recovery, Caustic, Pulp Mill and the Woodyard. Also has mill-wide responsibilities for prioritizing shift maintenance and responding to emergencies.

What you need to succeed:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering or equivalent industrial paper manufacturing experience.
  • 10+ years' experience in a Kraft Pulp and Paper Mill, or equivalent technical and educational background, preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of power, recovery, caustic, pulp mill and woodyard processes.


Required Competencies:

  • Customer focus: must be dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
  • Technical Skills: Must possess the knowledge and skills to do the job to a high level of accomplishment.
  • Leadership Skills: Must be able to motivate others and to clearly assign responsibility and set clear objectives to achieve results.
  • Problem Solving Skills: Must be able to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.


How you will impact WestRock:

  • Leads safety efforts on shift to prevent injuries, eliminate hazards, improve housekeeping and comply with all applicable regulations and mill policies
  • Implements improvement initiatives, corrects unsafe conditions and responds to safety concerns to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
  • Supervises approximately 20 operators on shift and manages employee performance and promotes teamwork by providing appropriate coaching and training to ensure reliable performance and compliance with environmental, safety and quality requirements
  • Sets production rates and coordinates/directs grade changes to optimize profitability minimize downtime, and balance conditions in Utilities, Power, Liquor, and Machine areas
  • Maintains quality and environmental parameters within prescribed limits, basing decisions on operating conditions and trends
  • Ensures that required testing occurs on schedule and in an appropriate manner
  • Completes daily report incorporating all operating and equipment changes that will be useful to other supervisors and shift personnel in the department
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies and WestRock's Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate Conduct


If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!

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