Mgr II, Mfg Ops

Power Superintendent

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Power & Recovery Superintendent is responsible in providing day-to-day leadership for all department employees to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and production for the Power/Recover department. They are responsible for implementing and updating management and measurement systems to ensure continued improvement in power generation, water and waste handling, electrical generation and kraft cycle operations.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Implement process improvement projects to optimize equipment and reduce downtime.
• Optimize recovery boiler operation and power generation to maximize pulp production and reduce downtime and costs
• Communicate with other department managers to optimize mill production
• Promote team concept with supervisors and operators to assure continuity in reaching common production goals
• Encourage a behavior-based safety process
• Review environmental compliance measures daily
• Initiate process improvement projects to eliminate emissions/releases
• Develop annual operating and maintenance budgets and review monthly actuals versus budget
• Maintain asset management systems to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Ensure the training program for operators and foreman is current and appropriate training levels are met
• Promote ISO standards throughout department

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• B.S. Engineering (Pulp & Paper or CHE) preferred, or a combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in Power & Recovery
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory position

COMPETENCIES:

• Safety
• Ability to Execute
• Champion of & Adaptor to Change
• Customer Focused
• Decision Making/Judgment
• Initiative
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Influence & Persuasion
• Quality
• Integrity
• Communication

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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.