Power & Utilities Operations Leader

Smurfit Westrock Company; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Superintendent, Power to lead the mill's power, utilities, and auxiliary systems. The role ensures safe, reliable operations and alignment with production goals, while driving continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and cost control.

The position involves leading front-line teams, coordinating maintenance, outages, and capital projects, and working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years related experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to drive performance management.
• Familiarity with labor contracts and department policies.
• Demonstrate proactive troubleshooting and drive to resolution.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, environmental compliance across utilities.
• Own day-to-day power and utilities operations to support production.
• Set and manage performance metrics related to reliability, uptime, cost.
• Coach frontline leaders and hourly employees; ensure clear expectations.
• Coordinate maintenance, outages, and capital projects.
• Support budget planning and cost control of utilities.
• Drive continuous improvement using data and best practices.
• Develop SOPs and training documentation.
• Drive standardization and discipline in utility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Maintenance planning

Cost control

Performance management

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Superintendent, Power to lead the mill's power, utilities, and auxiliary systems. The role ensures safe, reliable operations and alignment with production goals, while driving continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and cost control.

The position involves leading front-line teams, coordinating maintenance, outages, and capital projects, and working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental teams.