Paper Machine Supervisor

Production Supervisor, Paper – Hopewell, VA

WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 350 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com

Career Opportunity:

Supervises workers engaged in producing sellable, quality reels of linerboard by performing the following duties. This role covers the paper machine, recycle, and shipping. This is a rotating shift.

How you will impact WestRock:

· Promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate accident and health hazards in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.

· Studies production schedules and estimates the number of work hours required for completion of job assignments.

· Responsible for initiating work request for needed repairs, and prioritize

· Interprets and enforces company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety regulations.

· Establishes and / or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

· Makes and implements recommendations to improve safety, quality / customer satisfaction, and Overall Machine Efficiency (OME).

· Analyzes and resolves work problems, and / or assists workers in solving work problems.

· Initiates and / or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve department and mill goals.

· Maintains time and production records.

· Sets up machines and equipment to meet safety, quality, and production objectives.

· Performs activities of workers supervised in order to train / develop employees.

· Prepare an outline and conduct safety and crew meetings monthly.

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What you will need to succeed:

· B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper curriculum strongly preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

· 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Ability to work a rotating shift

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location