General Information
Job ID
ATR56146
Posting Job Title
Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent
Locations
GA Dublin
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
05-Nov-2025
Relocation Support
Yes
Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent
WestRock
Administration
Dublin, GA, USA
Posted on Nov 6, 2025
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.
The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent provides support to the operations of two paper machines to expand the capabilities of the process and personnel, and to sustain best in class operating and cost performance. The person in this role is heavily involved in operator training and development and the identification and execution of process improvement projects, while assisting with the day-to-day operations on the paper machines. The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent leads troubleshooting problems occurring with the paper making processes under the direction of the Paper Machine Superintendents.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist production teams in day-to -day operation of the stock prep and paper department supporting throughput of two high speed paper machines.
- Be a safety role model.
- Assist in monthly and annual outage planning.
- Develop sound operator instruction documents, such as grade recipes, operator round checklists, SOPs, and LOPs.
- Apply data analysis techniques to aid in performance improvements.
- Effectively communicate production team needs between functional groups.
- Lead document management and retention to ensure proper training documents and related safety documents are current.
- Lead daily operational meetings.
- Manage department critical tools, such as the paper machine camera system and the pulp mill screen integrity PMs as well as the DMS.
- Develop and continually update center-lining tools with operator input.
- Assist the Paper Machine Superintendent on machine down days.
- Serve as a back-up for the Shift Operations Managers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
- Experience in JDE, PI, Qlikview, and CMMS
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
- Progressive experience in pulp & paper
- Direct supervisory experience on paper machines required
- Proven safety leadership
- Proven track record of driving continuous improvement
- Understanding of the ISO process
- Experience in developing Manufacturing Best Practice documents, such as recipes, SOPs, and center-lines
- Ability to work across departments to accomplish mill goals
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Understanding of a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year operation
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Lead people/supervise people
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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.