General InformationJob 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 & RequirementsTHE 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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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
