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General Information
Job ID
ATR63492
Posting Job Title
Power & Recovery Superintendent
Locations
VA West Point Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
22-Jun-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
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 leads process operations of 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 SMURFIT 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 "no fail basics" 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
• 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

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

• Process operational knowledge
• 5-10 years of experience in Power/Recovery Operations
• People Management
• Legal HR Regulations
• Grievance Resolution
• Motivational Skills
• Goal Setting Skills
• Team Building

• Working knowledge of relevant Computer Systems
• Process Improvement and Management Tools
• Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.

• Systems and Business Compliance
• Ethics, Business Conduct, etc.

• Communication
• Written
• Presentation Skills

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

• Finance
• Product Cost Accounting
• CapEx Procedures & Guidelines
• Working Knowledge of Financial Indicators
• Budgeting and Forecasting Processes

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred and/or 5-10 years of Power/Recovery Operations experience.

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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.
The salary range for this position is $121,875.00 - $203,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 14-Sep-2028.