Power & Recovery Superintendent

Smurfit Westrock

West Point (VA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 203,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Power & Recovery Superintendent to lead process operations, create a safe work environment, and continuously improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The role reports to the Mill Operations Manager and emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and strong people leadership.

Responsibilities include driving safety systems, managing environmental compliance, reducing costs, and optimizing production.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred and/or 5-10 years of Power/Recovery Operations experience.

Responsibilities

Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals.
Lead department environmental management systems to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship.
Focus on quality and service to be our customers' preferred supplier; drive innovation.
Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
Improve efficiency and effectiveness of department operations through process analysis and use of tools and resources.
Develop stretch operating budgets and deliver financial results.
Provide input to capital projects from inception through completion.
Engage in strategic planning and people development.
Foster positive Employee/Labor relations aligned with WestRock values.

Skills

Safety & EH&S

OSHA/regulations

Process operations

People management

Lean Six Sigma

Finance & budgeting

Capital projects

Team building

Communication

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

EPAM (Purchasing & Asset Mgmt)

Job description

Description & Requirements

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 leads process operations of the Department. This position is responsible of creating a safe work environment, executing and continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency and cost of the operation. The Power & Recovery Superintendent reports to the Mill Operations Manager.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

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 customers preferred supplier
Cost - Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
Production - Improve efficiency and effectiveness of department operations by analyzing the processes and 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.
Strategic Planning
People Development - Invest in our People to help them develop and operate at their full potential
Employee/Labor Relations - Build positive relations based on the WestRock culture of trust, respect and empowering employees to always do the right thing.

Knowledge/Skills

Safety, Health and Environmental
OSHA, State, and local laws/regulations
WestRock internal requirements and audits
Safety Programs and Training
Process operational knowledge
5-10 years of experience in Power/Recovery Operations
People Management
Legal HR Regulations
Grievance Resolution
Motivational Skills
Goal Setting Skills
Team Building
Working knowledge of relevant Computer Systems
Process Improvement and Management Tools
Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.
Systems and Business Compliance
Ethics, Business Conduct, etc.
Communication
Written
Presentation Skills
Purchasing and Asset Management (EPAM)
Precision Maintenance
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Reliability Systems
Finance
Product Cost Accounting
CapEx Procedures & Guidelines
Working Knowledge of Financial Indicators
Budgeting and Forecasting Processes
Relationships
Operators
Labor Unions
Industry
Suppliers/Vendor

What You Need To Succeed

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred and/or 5-10 years of Power/Recovery Operations experience.

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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.

The salary range for this position is $121,875.00 - $203,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado.