Mgr II, Mfg Ops

General Information Job ID ATR59257 Posting Job Title Superintendent for Power & Utilities Locations GA Dublin Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 04-Mar-2026 Relocation Support Yes 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. Power & Utilities Superintendent - Dublin, GA The Power & Utilities Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the mill's power, utilities, and auxiliary systems, ensuring uninterrupted support to manufacturing operations and reports to Power and Utilities Manager. This role provides leadership over utility plant operations, including power generation, water and wastewater treatment, woodyard and sludge processing, and related systems, while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Superintendent oversees frontline leaders and hourly employees, sets operational priorities, and ensures assets, people, and processes are aligned to meet production demands, cost targets, and reliability expectations. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental teams to drive continuous improvement, manage outages and maintenance activities, and strengthen a culture of safety and accountability across the utility functions. Major Job Responsibilities: Safety, Environmental & Compliance Leadership Promote and model a strong safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental permits, and company standards across all utility operations. Ensure hazards, near misses, and operational risks are proactively identified, addressed, and escalated appropriately. Maintain compliance across power generation, water treatment, wastewater systems, woodyard, and auxiliary operations. Operational Excellence & Reliability Own daytoday operational performance of power and utilities systems to support mill production requirements. Set and manage departmental performance metrics related to reliability, uptime, cost, waste, and efficiency. Review daily logs, system performance, and operating data to ensure stable operations and timely issue resolution. Coordinate operational priorities to support manufacturing demands and minimize disruptions. People Leadership & Capability Development Lead, coach, and develop frontline leaders and hourly employees, ensuring clear expectations and consistent execution. Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and skill development to meet operational and compliance requirements. Provide timely feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development and succession planning. Reinforce accountability while fostering engagement and ownership at all levels of the organization. Maintenance, Outages & CrossFunctional Coordination Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to plan and coordinate maintenance activities, outages, and system improvements. Provide priorities and operational input to support work management, reliability initiatives, and capital projects. Participate in daily accountability and coordination meetings to align utility operations with mill priorities. Financial & Resource Management Support budget planning and cost control through effective management of utilities consumption, materials, and operating expenses. Analyze variances and operating trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and performance improvement. Forecast resource needs and support capital planning related to utility systems and infrastructure. Continuous Improvement Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data, operator input, and best practices to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency. Support development and improvement of SOPs, operating procedures, and training documentation. Drive standardization and discipline in utility operations to reduce variability and risk. Qualifications: Education & ExperienceEducation: Required: High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent; Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Technical, or related field Experience: Required: 7 to 10 years of supervisory experience in pulp and paper manufacturing; Preferred: Paper engineering, chemical engineering, or integrated paper mill experience Progressive leadership experience in power, utilities, or heavy manufacturing operations Demonstrated experience leading frontline leaders and hourly workforces Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to utility operations Proven ability to manage operational performance, reliability, and crossfunctional coordination 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.

Created: 2026-03-10