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 Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the mill's power, utilities, and auxiliary systems, ensuring uninterrupted support to manufacturing operations and reports to the Department Manager, P&R Mill (Utilities Manager). This role provides leadership over utility plant operations, including power generation, water and wastewater treatment, bark processing, and related systems, while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

The Superintendent oversees front?line leaders and hourly employees, sets operational priorities, and ensures assets, people, and processes are aligned to meet production demands, cost targets, and reliability expectations. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental teams to drive continuous improvement, manage outages and maintenance activities, and strengthen a culture of safety and accountability across the utility functions.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Safety, Environmental & Compliance Leadership
• Operational Excellence & Reliability
• People Leadership & Capability Development
• Maintenance, Outages & Cross?Functional Coordination
• Financial & Resource Management
• Continuous Improvement

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is strongly preferred; or five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to drive performance management.
• Adequate computer skills e-mail, Pi, intranet applications, SAP stores/WO functions, etc.
• Knowledgeable on labor contract and other department policies/procedures
• Demonstrate proactive and fundamental troubleshooting skills and drive to resolution or apply additional resources until the issue is resolved.
• Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
• You must be available to work 12-hour rotating shift as well as extra days when needed.
• This position is in a manufacturing environment that involves rounds/tasks in operating areas that includes climbing stairs, ladders, and high heat conditions.

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.