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Career Opportunity:
The WestRock Paper Mill in West Point, VA is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper department. This position is responsible for the successful frontline leadership of the daily operation of 3 containerboard paper machines, recycle fiber plant, to achieve maximum sustained safety excellence, environmental compliance, ensuring quality specifications are followed and meeting or exceeding production goals.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years relevant experience or High School diploma/GED and 10+ years related experience. Working knowledge in most of these programs: Outlook Email, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office to include Word, and Excel with the ability to learn new applications.Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on alarm or upset process conditions that may be critical in preventing major breakdowns.Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skillsAbility to select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Company and department requirements.Leadership and Motivational SkillsPrevious work experience in a unionized location is preferredPrevious supervisory experience is preferredComputer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office, IT Basics, EPAM, PIAnalytical and Decision-making skillsAbility to work rotating 8-hour shifts
How you will impact WestRock:
Responsible for demonstrating safety leadership, maintaining safe work practices in department, and promoting safety engagement with all crew members to eliminate safety incidents.Delivers environmental excellence and compliance to both the letter and the spirit of the law. Supports all environmental initiatives and programs.Responsible for the product quality, workmanship of the crews, and exceeding customer expectations.Responsible for managing crews and equipment to maximize reliability and machine efficiencies. Helps troubleshoot issues and coordinate supporting resources.Provide Leadership and coaching to rotating shift operational crews in the Paper and Shipping DepartmentsFacilitate the training of each crew member to maximize operator proficiencies.Initiates and supports safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations.Effectively communications production information and issues to appropriate personnel through multiple channels.Directs the shift mechanical and electrical shift maintenance resources.Supports planning and execution of machine outages in the DepartmentResponsible for maintaining housekeeping in all areas.
If interested in this position, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.About 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 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at . WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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