Mgr I, Mfg Ops

Assistant Superintendent - Power and Recovery

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 Assistant Superintendent actively participates in providing day-to-day leadership for all department employees to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and production for the Power/Recovery department. Reporting to the Superintendent of Power, Recovery, and Caustic, this role oversees and supports management and measurement systems to ensure continued improvement in power generation, water and waste handling, electrical generation and kraft cycle operations.

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 reduce downtime and costs.
• Communicate with other department managers to optimize mill production.
• Promote team concepts with supervisors and operators to ensure continuity in reaching common production goals.
• Directly communicating with Maintenance team and area planners on maintenance tasks in the Power Area.
• Collaboration and management of direct reports (hourly and salary).
• Promote ISO standards throughout department.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Safety: Includes following safety rules and regulations, working to create and maintain good housekeeping, knowledge and use of safety equipment, active participation in safety effort, attending safety meetings, confronting others regarding safety, reporting incidents and near misses, correcting unsafe conditions.

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Managing Diversity: Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class, supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keep confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Written Communications: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication setting and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

What you need:

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

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.