Power & Recovery Operations Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; East Hodge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to provide day‑to‑day leadership for the Power/Recovery department, reporting to the Superintendent of Power, Recovery, and Caustic. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and production improvements for kraft cycle operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing steam and liquor inventories, implementing process improvements to reduce downtime, maximizing pulp production, coordinating with maintenance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing and communicating the overall balance of the mill steam and liquor inventory.
• Implement/process improvement projects to optimize equipment and reduce downtime.
• Optimize recovery boiler operation and power generation to maximize pulp production and minimize downtime and costs.
• Communicate with other department managers to optimize mill production.
• Promote team concepts with supervisors and operators to ensure continuity in achieving production goals.
• Directly communicating with Maintenance and area planners on Power Area tasks.
• Collaborate and manage direct reports (hourly and salary).
• Promote ISO standards throughout department.

Skills

Safety

Leadership

ISO standards

Written communications

Listening

Education

B.S. Engineering (Pulp & Paper or CHE)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to provide day‑to‑day leadership for the Power/Recovery department, reporting to the Superintendent of Power, Recovery, and Caustic. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and production improvements for kraft cycle operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing steam and liquor inventories, implementing process improvements to reduce downtime, maximizing pulp production, coordinating with maintenance