General Information
Job ID
ATR59059
Posting Job Title
Finishing & Shipping Superintendent - Papermill
Locations
GA Dublin
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
18-Feb-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Finishing & Shipping Superintendent
WestRock
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
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.
Job Summary: The Superintendent is responsible for managing direct reports, coordinating manufacturing activities utilizing knowledge of product functions, production methods, procedures and machine and equipment capabilities. A Superintendent will lead their team in setting the objectives and assure that these objectives are met. These objectives include, but are not limited to, production volumes, quality, safety, inventory, customer satisfaction, as well as meeting fiscal budgets.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Business Excellence
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; ensure compliance with established Company policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and Company regulations and guidelines to uphold quality expectations of customer and company
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to the Logistics Manager as appropriate
- Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands
- Review and analyze production reports (OEE, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and/or operating or production problems
People and Culture
- Collaborate with the Logistics Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
- Develop strong relationships with key members of the organization to better understand the overall business and upstream and downstream connections to prevent possible delays in production and shipment and impact on customer satisfaction
- Ensure all Company standards and customer commitments (i.e., safety, waste reductions, R&A, output, and on-time delivery) are followed within the mill
- Partner with Plant Safety Manager to effectively communicate and enforce the safety program
- Manage workforce planning to ensure proper staffing levels to maintain productivity activities (i.e., order readiness, customer specifications, speed trails, etc.)
- Identify training and development opportunities for staff and monitor progress against performance goals
Critical Skills / Capabilities:
- Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively
- Adaptability: Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
- Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results
- Communication: Creates and delivers engaging presentations to internal and external audiences; develops new communication strategies and approaches to communicate data, insights, and critical messages resulting in clear understanding
- Decision-Making: Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal decisions in an appropriate timeframe; knows when to decide and/or when to seek additional input, and drive for consensus
- Problem-Solving: Applies knowledge to frame, simplify and solve complex issues; focuses on identifying root causes to create solutions in a timely and decisive manner; reconciles conflicting and/or incomplete information to develop solutions
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Office- Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Machinery acumen
Experience:
- Required: Logistics, Shipping, Warehouse, Conversion or corrugated experience
- Preferred:3-5 years in manufacturing industry, supervisory experience
Education:
- Required: High School diploma or G.E.D
- Preferred: Associate degree, Business, Applied Science i.e. Technical, Supply Chain, Logistics
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.