Power Superintendent
Smurfit Westrock plc, Florence, SC, United States
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 is responsible in providing day-to-day leadership for all department employees to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and production for the Power/Recover department. They are responsible for implementing and updating management and measurement systems to ensure continued improvement in power generation, water and waste handling, electrical generation and kraft cycle operations.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
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 concept with supervisors and operators to assure continuity in reaching common production goals
Encourage a behavior-based safety process
Review environmental compliance measures daily
Initiate process improvement projects to eliminate emissions/releases
Develop annual operating and maintenance budgets and review monthly actuals versus budget
Maintain asset management systems to improve equipment performance and reliability
Ensure the training program for operators and foreman is current and appropriate training levels are met
Promote ISO standards throughout department
What you need to succeed
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
Safety
– Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.
Ability to Execute
– Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.
Champion of & Adaptor to Change
– Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.
Customer Focused
– Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.
Decision Making/Judgment
– Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.
Initiative
– Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.
Problem Solving/Analysis
– Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions.
Influence & Persuasion
– Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfully.
Quality
– Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Integrity
– Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.
Communication
– Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.
What we offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
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.
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The opportunity The Power & Recovery Superintendent is responsible in providing day-to-day leadership for all department employees to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and production for the Power/Recover department. They are responsible for implementing and updating management and measurement systems to ensure continued improvement in power generation, water and waste handling, electrical generation and kraft cycle operations.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
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 concept with supervisors and operators to assure continuity in reaching common production goals
Encourage a behavior-based safety process
Review environmental compliance measures daily
Initiate process improvement projects to eliminate emissions/releases
Develop annual operating and maintenance budgets and review monthly actuals versus budget
Maintain asset management systems to improve equipment performance and reliability
Ensure the training program for operators and foreman is current and appropriate training levels are met
Promote ISO standards throughout department
What you need to succeed
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
Safety
– Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.
Ability to Execute
– Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.
Champion of & Adaptor to Change
– Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.
Customer Focused
– Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.
Decision Making/Judgment
– Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.
Initiative
– Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.
Problem Solving/Analysis
– Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions.
Influence & Persuasion
– Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfully.
Quality
– Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Integrity
– Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.
Communication
– Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.
What we offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
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.
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