WestRock

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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

Manage technical projects aimed at product and process problem solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Improve the efficiency and cost of operations by working with Production and Maintenance departments
• Assist Operating departments by applying engineering approach to problem solving
• Work with hourly and salaried employees to improve mill results
• Become valued member of operating and maintenance team and learn supervisory skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp, Paper Science
• Must have drive and excellent work ethic to progress into operations management positions
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
• Must have well developed written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills (including MS Office).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

PLUS:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in chemical / paper engineering capacity (or internship / Co-Op experience) is preferred

Keywords: process engineer, process engineering, pulp, power, paper, paper machine, recovery, caustic, chemical engineer, chemical engineering, production efficiency, waste reduction, optimization, process optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, process improvement, paper mill, paper machine, trials, PI, JDE, SAP, chemical reduction, paperboard, linerboard, brown paper, brownstock, brown stock, liner, containerboard, corrugated medium brown paper, white top paper, bleach paper, bleached paper, kraft

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.