Sr. Mgr, Proj Engineering

Smurfit Westrock plc; Stevenson (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Stevenson Mill Engineering Department, guiding safety, environmental compliance, and the delivery of capital projects. This role partners with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Legal to meet mill objectives.

You will manage internal resources and external support, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring projects deliver safety, reliability, quality and financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the pulp and paper industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical and professional employees.
• Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes.
• Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the Stevenson Mill Engineering Department focusing on safety and environmental excellence.
• Manage internal engineering resources and coordinate external support to meet mill objectives.
• Oversee the mill capital portfolio and partner with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal on large projects.
• Ensure timely project execution, cost management, and accurate reporting of results.
• Provide leadership to project engineers, managers, and external resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support operational improvement initiatives and drive sustainable solutions to recurring problems.
• Ensure projects deliver safety, reliability, quality, environmental, and financial results.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical & Business Skills

Financial & Capital Management

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JD Edwards

PI ProcessBook / PI Vision

Process control and data systems

Talent management systems

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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 Engineering Manager leads the day-to-day activities of the Stevenson Mill Engineering Department, where safety performance and environmental excellence are foundational expectations. This role is responsible for managing internal engineering resources and coordinating outside engineering support as needed to successfully deliver mill objectives.

The Engineering Manager oversees the mill capital portfolio, partnering with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal on larger projects. Success in this role requires timely execution of projects, effective cost management, and accurate reporting of project results. This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK

• Champion a culture of safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all projects comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards (OSHA, NFPA, IEEE, building codes, etc).
• Execute projects in accordance with corporate engineering standards and reporting requirements.
• Manage the mill capital budget and front-end loading activities, including idea generation, project scoping, cost estimating, and approval development.
• Maintain and update the mill's strategic capital plan to support long-term business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, project managers, and external engineering resources.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operations and Maintenance organizations.
• Support operational improvement initiatives by coordinating internal and external technical resources.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure projects deliver intended safety, reliability, quality, environmental, and financial results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive sustainable solutions to recurring problems.

Core Competencies

• Safety and Environmental Leadership
• Ability to Execute
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Initiative
• Planning and Prioritization
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Work Process
• Technical Excellence

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the pulp and paper industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical and professional employees.
• Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes.
• Experience supporting projects outside of primary engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.
• Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems

Skills:

• Leadership Skills
• Computer Skills (Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems)
• Analytical and Business Skills
• Financial and Capital Management
• Relationship Management

Keywords: Engineering Manager, Capital Project Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, paper mill, paper, containerboard, medium, recycled paper, recycle paper mill, kraft, kraft paper, corrugated medium, liner, linerboard, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering

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.