Backend Operations Leader

Smurfit Westrock; Florida; In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operations Leader to direct Utilities, Fiber, and Recaust operations at the Mill, ensuring a safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient production for two paper machines while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead safety systems, environmental stewardship, budgeting, capital projects, and people development, with responsibility for quality, productivity and customer satisfaction in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of seven years of area-specific operational experience including five years of direct leadership experience.
• Ability to coordinate with site procurement and subcontractors.

Mansioni

• Safety – Lead safety systems and processes to achieve annual goals
• Environmental – Lead environmental management for compliance and stewardship
• Quality/Customer Satisfaction – Focus on quality and service and drive continuous improvement
• Cost – Develop and maintain methods to track and reduce operating costs
• Production – Achieve production goals and improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Financial Budget/Results – Develop stretch budgets and deliver financial results
• Capital Execution – Contribute to capital projects from inception to completion
• People Development – Invest in the development of staff and leadership skills

Conoscenze

Engineering leadership

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

Team development

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

CMMS

CapEx procedures

Product Cost Accounting

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

This Operations Leader provides leadership and direction for the Utilities, Fiber, and Recaust areas of the Mill, which support two paper machines. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment, continuously improving quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost for Woodyard, Pulp, Power, Recovery, and Tall Oil operations. This leader reports to the Operations Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety – Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals
• Environmental – Lead department environmental management systems to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship
• Quality/Customer Satisfaction – Focus on the “no fail basics” of quality and service coupled with innovation to be our customer’s preferred supplier
• Cost – Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
• Production – Achieve production goals by improving efficiency and effectiveness of department operations (utilizing all available tools, technology, and outside resources)
• Financial Budget/Results – Develop stretch operating budgets and deliver financial results
• Capital Execution – Provide input to capital projects from inception through completion
• People Development - Invest in our people to help them develop and operate at their maximum potential (training, feedback, goals, etc.)

KEY BEHAVIORS

• Create an environment of respect and trust for our co-workers and customers
• Empower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower our costs
• Satisfy our customers every time
• Do the right thing for Smurfit Westrock – always

COMPETENCIES:

• Command Skills
• Customer Focus
• Managerial Courage
• Managing/Measuring Work
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Process Management Skills
• Drive for Results

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of area specific operational experience to include five (5) years of direct leadership experience.
• Capability to coordinate with site procurement in administration or third party contracted services and various subcontracts.
• Purchasing and Asset Management - Precision Maintenance, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling, Reliability Systems
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and operations planning. Working knowledge of planning and scheduling processes, computerized maintenance management systems and related maintenance recordkeeping - Product Cost Accounting, CapEx Procedures & Guidelines, Working Knowledge of Financial Indicators, Budgeting & Forecasting Processes
• Safety, Health and Environmental - OSHA, State, and local laws/regulations; Safety Programs and Training
• Process Improvement and Management Tools - Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.

CRITICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

• Experience leading resolution of difficult operating situations
• Disciplined problem solving

Keywords: Pulp Mill Manager, Business Unit Manager, pulp, power, recovery, utilities, recaust, woodyard, area manager, Fiber Manager, Fiber & Utilities Manager, Backend Operations Leader, pulp mill, operations manager

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.