Job Information
WestRock Company Power & Recovery Superintendent in Fernandina Beach, Florida
The Opportunity:
The Power & Recovery Superintendent leads process operations for 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 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 fundamentals 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 - Cost reduction, equipment improvements, people assignments, talent alignment within the department, etc.
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
Ability to lead commensurate with WestRock Values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence
Safety, Health and Environmental
OSHA, State, and local laws/regulations
WestRock internal requirements and audits
Safety Programs and Training
Process operational knowledge: Power and Recovery boilers, turbine generators, evaporators, concentrators, lime kilns, slakers, overall liquor recovery cycle, etc.
People Management
Performance management
Experience working with labor unions
Motivational Skills
Goal Setting Skills
Team Building
Working knowledge of relevant Computer Systems: Pi (or equivalent), Microsoft Suites
Process Improvement and Management Tools
Lean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.
Clear Communicator: Written/Verbal/Presentation Skills
Purchasing and Asset Management (EPAM)
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Reliability Systems
Finance
Product Cost Accounting
Working Knowledge of Financial Indicators
Budgeting and Forecasting Processes
Relationships
Operators, Labor Unions, Industry, Suppliers/Vendor
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred and a minimum of 5-8 years of Power/Recovery Operations experience or,
10+ years of progressively increasing responsibilities in Power/Recovery Operations with at least 3 years of supervisory experience
Strong computer skills (MS Office software)
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.