General Information
Job ID
ATR39391
Posting Job Title
Business Unit Leader
Locations
NY Syracuse
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
02-Apr-2024
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.
WestRock is seeking a Paper Machine Superintendent (Business Unit Leader). This position commands the full accountability and responsibility of a papermaking business unit. The scope of responsibility will be from the pulper conveyor to the finished roll conveyor. This position provides the leadership to the business unit resources, both assigned and aligned and is accountable for the operating unit's business results.
How you will impact WestRock:
Safety
- Responsible for the overseeing of the safety performance of the business unit
- Ensures adequate follow up and investigation for incidents within the business unit
- Supports Mill Safety Leadership Team
Quality
- Ensures conformance to the established quality management system
- Participates in the resolution of customer concerns and quality issues
Cost/Business
- Develops annual operating plans and objectives with management
- Provides leadership to business unit to operate to plan
- Participates in the long term strategic planning of the business unit
- Develops the business unit annual capital plan with Mill Operations, Engineering and -Maintenance
- Participates in the engineering and design of business unit capital projects
- Sponsors the approved capital spending within the business unit
- Participates in the negotiations of short and long term agreements
Production/Operations
- Participates in line outage planning to insure thorough planning and successful execution of the outage to plan
- Approve work orders and assists with priority setting
- Provides daily business unit direction to the Shift Team Coordinator and Line Team Coordinator
Leadership
- Provides business unit leadership and direction for the business unit activities utilizing the assigned and aligned resources.
- Establishes common goals and objectives to achieve desired business results
- Assigns required tasks and projects to business unit resources to accomplish stated goals and objectives
- Facilitates the 'self managed' work team culture within the business unit
- Drives use of DMSI daily rounds and use of Daily Management System (DMS)
Culture
- Cultivates the horizontal and vertical concept for continuous improvement
- Establishes personal and business unit cultural goals
- Participates in the performance evaluations of the aligned resources
- Participates in Mill and Line Team Standing Committees
- Exemplifies and cultivates behaviors supporting Mill Core Values of Respect, Trust, Integrity, Responsibility and Initiative
Training
- Provides technical expertise for the business unit
- Provides leadership for the successful execution of the Operations Pay for Skills training system
- Develop personal professional development plans
- Housekeeping
- Conducts periodic housekeeping audits to ensure standards are achieved
What you need to succeed:
The successful candidate will have a BS degree in related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper science; minimum five years' experience in pulp and paper industry or HS diploma with minimum of 15 years of experience in multiple papermills. Demonstrated computer competency.
Helpful Experience:
Operational experience desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills in verbal and written communications. Ability to respond in urgent situations. Ability to multi-task several priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to plan long and short-term solutions to safety, quality, cost, productivity concerns. Possess advanced theoretical and practical papermaking skills. Strong orientation for process optimization. Open minded, good listener. Enthusiastic, motivated, high initiative. Trouble Shooter, creative thinker, problem solving with a responsibility for business unit results. Demonstrated safe work practices and behavior. Desire to drive to resolution. Demonstrated computer competency specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OSI PI Systems. Presents a professional image. ISO Experience or similar quality management system experience.
Performance Factors:
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Analysis
- Judgement
- Planning & Organization
- Individual Leadership
- Listening
- Initiative
- Tenacity
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
Compensation Range
$142,600-227,600
The above range represents the expected base salary for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to relevant skills and experience, credentials for the position, time in an applicable role, and geographic location.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.