Supv, Mfg Ops

General Information

Job ID
ATR49600

Posting Job Title
Supv, Mfg Ops

Locations
NY Syracuse

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
28-Mar-2025

Relocation Support
No

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.

Pay Range: $72,375 - $120,625

The above range represents the expected base salary for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to relevant skills and experience, credentials for the position, time in an applicable role, and geographic location.

The opportunity:

This STC is responsible for engaging their team to achieve safe predictable results every shift.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Responsible for safety, quality, cost, productivity, training, and housekeeping throughout the entire mill.
• Ensures all Shift Team members complete all annual safety training.
• Manages shift maintenance techs and sets shift maintenance priorities across the mill.
• Reallocates Line/Shift Team resources and requests additional resources to support Shift Team efforts.
• Work with Line Team Coordinator and Qualified Area Technicians to understand and resolve safety, quality, and process issues in all areas of the mill.
• Models mill Core Values, positively reinforcing team behaviors consistent with the values.
• Conducts successful team meetings both at the start of shift and during upset conditions.
• Facilitates the team's use of systematic work procedures and effective decision-making processes.
• Participates in identifying, developing, and improving systems, processes, and procedures that are aligned to support mill success.
• Ensures team members maintain healthy work relationships, facilitating the resolution of conflict at the earliest possible stage.
• Facilitates team planning and goal setting process, ensuring team gets regular feedback on the accomplishment of its objectives.
• Maintain an environment of continuous improvement where team members routinely look for more efficient and effective ways to safely accomplish their tasks.
• Educate and develop accountability throughout the entire Shift Team.
• Build teamwork across Line Teams, Business Units, and with mill support groups, i.e. Maintenance, Engineering, IT, HR, etc.
• Facilitates team decision-making process; acts as "decision maker" when situation warrants.
• Drives team members to take action to solve problems.
• Leads response of any safety or environmental incidents that happen.
• Ensures clear understanding and effective use of the quality management system throughout shift team.
• Performs weekly housekeeping audits and coordinates corrective actions.
• Participates in Line Team Focus Five meetings.
• Point of contact for Mill emergencies such as fire, injury, environmental, or other plant emergencies.
• Contacts Business Unit Leader or Area Coordinator in accordance with established guidelines.
• Evaluates and secures Shift Team coverage, as necessary, for unscheduled vacancies.
• Ensures any appropriate documentation is completed and retained.
• Acts as safety resource for the Shift Team, performing safety audits, behavioral observations, and coordinating corrective actions.
• Ensures LTC's understand and perform their responsibilities at a superior level, providing training or other corrective action, as needed, to address identified performance gaps.
• Facilitates the coordination of unscheduled downtime tasks.
• Ensures Shift Team is represented on mill Standing Committees and that representatives meet their obligations to these committees.

What you need to succeed:

• Current Line Team Coordinator OR four-year degree with 3 years paper mill experience OR a minimum of 10 years paper mill experience.
• Overview of paper mill operations to include OCC, stock approach, paper machine, winders, roll handling and finished goods.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to make tough, immediate decisions in urgent situations.
• Capable of executing a skill development and qualification plan to promote on-shift coverage for (un)planned vacancies.
• Demonstrated safe work practices and behavior.
• Demonstrated successful supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Assertive, desire to drive to resolution.
• Demonstrated computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, OSI PI Systems, Lotus Notes or equivalent.)
• Presents a professional image.
• ISO experience or similar quality management system experience.

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.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.

The salary range for this position is $72,375.00 - $120,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.