Backend Operations Leader

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

This Operations Leader provides leadership and direction for the Utilities, Fiber, and Recaust areas of the Mill, which support two paper machines. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment, continuously improving quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost for Woodyard, Pulp, Power, Recovery, and Tall Oil operations. This leader reports to the Operations Manager.

RESPONSIBILIITIES:

• 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 customer\u2019s preferred supplier
• Cost - Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
• Production - Achieve production goals by improving efficiency and effectiveness of department operations (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
• People Development - Invest in our people to help them develop and operate at their maximum potential (training, feedback, goals, etc.)

KEY BEHAVIORS

• Create an environment of respect and trust for our co-workers and customers
• Empower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower our costs
• Satisfy our customers every time
• Do the right thing for Smurfit Westrock - always

COMPETENCIES:

• Command Skills
• Customer Focus
• Managerial Courage
• Managing/Measuring Work
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Process Management Skills
• Drive for Results

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Prefer bachelor\u2019s degree in an Engineering discipline or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of area specific operational experience to include five (5) years of direct leadership experience.
• Capability to coordinate with site procurement in administration or third party contracted services and various subcontracts.
• Purchasing and Asset Management - Precision Maintenance, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling, Reliability Systems
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and operations planning. Working knowledge of planning and scheduling processes, computerized maintenance management systems and related maintenance recordkeeping - Product Cost Accounting, CapEx Procedures & Guidelines, Working Knowledge of Financial Indicators, Budgeting & Forecasting Processes
• Safety, Health and Environmental - OSHA, State, and local laws/regulations; Safety Programs and Training
• Process Improvement and Management Tools - Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.
• Communication - Verbal & Written, Presentation/Speaking Skills

CRITICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

• Experience leading resolution of difficult operating situations
• Involvement in budget or operating plan development for department
• Disciplined problem solving

Keywords: Pulp Mill Manager, Business Unit Manager, pulp, power, recovery, utilities, recaust, woodyard, area manager, Fiber Manager, Fiber & Utilities Manager, Backend Operations Leader, pulp mill, operations manager

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.

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.