Steve Parrent

Pulp and Paper Leader

Role
Paper Machine Superintendent at Smurfit Westrock
Location
Kelso, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Manufacturing & ProductionView LinkedIn profile

About Steve Parrent

Experienced leader with demonstrated history of success working in manufacturing and healthcare. I have a unique perspective on how I\'ve built my servant leadership style. Having started on the bottom and worked my way up, I\'ve been exposed to situations and outcomes that I have learned a great deal from, both good and not great.

Experience

  1. Paper Machine Superintendent

    Smurfit Westrock

    Dec 2025 — Present · Longview, WA, US

    PM5 is the oldest of the 5 running paper machines, which began production in the early 1940\'s. This machine is a specialty kraft paper machine that produces a wide range of products and soft calender grades.

Education

  • OSHA

    10-Hour Certification

    2014

  • University of Phoenix

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

    2010 — 2014

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Process Safety
  • Forecasting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Training
  • Paper Industry
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Operational Excellence
  • Chemical Process Safety
  • Supply Chain
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Operations Management
  • Papermaking
  • Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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