Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent
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The Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent oversees operations from high-density storage through stock preparation, paper machine sections, coating, and winding, while coordinating with area maintenance. The role supports troubleshooting, shift supervision, process improvement, training, outage planning, and department goals. The posting seeks paper manufacturing knowledge, leadership and communication abilities, relevant supervisory experience, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and proficiency with process databases and Microsoft Office applications.
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Position: Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent
Job Code: MOPOM3 + Mgr I, Mfg Ops
Location: Cottonton, AL
The Opportunity:
Paper Machine Assistant Superintendent has operational responsibility from the High-Density storage chests through Stock Prep, Wet-End, Dry Sections, Coater, Winder Roll Line. The Assistant Superintendent also maintains a close working relationship with their respective Area Maintenance Supervisor on scheduling maintenance work.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
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Actively promotes and models safety in all aspects of daily mill operations.
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Assists in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
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Provides shift supervision on a vacation relief basis.
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Identifies and executes process improvement projects aimed at increasing safety, quality, and productivity.
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Generates work instructions for development of the Compliant Pro training system.
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Coordinate production crew training.
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Assists in the planning and execution of scheduled outages.
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Participate in the operations call duty rotation.
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Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
What you need to succeed:
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Functional knowledge of the paper manufacturing process including recycling, pulping, stock preparation, and paper machine operations.
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Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Capability to develop and desire to promote to the Machine Superintendent role.
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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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Proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, both hourly and salaried.
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Exercise independent and discretionary judgment.
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Bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering or Paper Science and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the paper industry (preferred) or practical papermaking experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in the paper industry.
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Prior supervisory experience in a Union environment.
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LSS (Six Sigma) Green Belt Certification
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Proficient in PI (Process Information System) or equivalent process database.
What we offer:
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Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
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Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
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An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
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Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
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A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 629 open Manufacturing Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$128–192K/yr356 salary ranges
- US median$25–28/hr41 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Manufacturing Operations jobs in Alabama and 629 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Manufacturing Operations postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 491 postings).
- Education
- 186 of the 629 open Manufacturing Operations jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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