Sr. Mgr, Mfg Ops - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity:

The Power & Recovery Superintendent leads process operations for 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 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 fundamentals 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 - Cost reduction, equipment improvements, people assignments, talent alignment within the department, etc.


• 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

• Ability to lead commensurate with WestRock Values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence


• Safety, Health and Environmental
  
  
  • OSHA, State, and local laws/regulations
  
  
  • WestRock internal requirements and audits
  
  
  • Safety Programs and Training
  
  
  
  


• Process operational knowledge: Power and Recovery boilers, turbine generators, evaporators, concentrators, lime kilns, slakers, overall liquor recovery cycle, etc.


• People Management
  
  
  • Performance management
  
  
  • Experience working with labor unions
  
  
  • Motivational Skills
  
  
  • Goal Setting Skills
  
  
  • Team Building
  
  
  
  


• Working knowledge of relevant Computer Systems: Pi (or equivalent), Microsoft Suites


• Process Improvement and Management Tools
  
  
  • Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.
  
  
  • Clear Communicator: Written/Verbal/Presentation Skills
  
  
  
  


• Purchasing and Asset Management (EPAM)
  
  
  • Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
  
  
  • Reliability Systems
  
  
  
  


• Finance
  
  
  • Product Cost Accounting
  
  
  • Working Knowledge of Financial Indicators
  
  
  • Budgeting and Forecasting Processes
  
  
  
  


• Relationships
  • Operators, Labor Unions, Industry, Suppliers/Vendor
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred and a minimum of 5-8 years of Power/Recovery Operations experience or,


• 10+ years of progressively increasing responsibilities in Power/Recovery Operations with at least 3 years of supervisory experience


• Strong computer skills (MS Office software)

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.