Mgr II, Mfg Ops

General Information Job ID ATR60480 Posting Job Title Powerhouse Superintendent Locations FL Jacksonville Seminole Mill Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 31-Mar-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.

Position: Powerhouse Superintendent

Job Code: MOPOM4 + Mgr II, Mfg Ops

Location: Jacksonville, FL

The Opportunity:

The Powerhouse Superintendent at the Seminole paper mill in Jacksonville, FL directs the implementation of the Operating Plan and identifies those areas which may need improvement or further development. Assures that plant operating conditions are always kept within optimum limits. This person will be responsible for a total life cycle strategy for generation assets which allows the development of investment and maintenance plans and the optimization of system configuration and operation. This position will report to Operations Manager and function as part of the Mill Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the following:
  1. 3 Natural gas-fired package boilers and associated equipment
  2. Electrical generation and electrical distribution system
  3. Environmental compliance of the powerhouse and wastewater treatment system
  4. Operational ownership of the wastewater treatment system
  5. Mill water supply and potable water systems
  6. Mill compressed air systems and associated dryers
  7. Boiler feedwater treatment plant consisting of 2 RO systems, 2 mixed beds, and associated chemical and water storage tanks.
• Ensure continuous improvement, safety and environmental stewardship is practiced by mill staff, vendors, contactors and visitors.
• Serve as the key communications link with mill operations management and other key stakeholders such as JEA utilities.
• Ensuring that the overall asset strategy process is developed and successfully executed.
• Ensuring that all aspects of maintenance plans, life cycle plans, and plant development plans are appropriately integrated into the asset plan
• Preparing the life-cycle strategy for generation assets and presenting the asset plan to all key constituencies
• Providing technical inspections and consultations regarding asset condition, issues and strategy
• Translating approved policies and business risk profiles into design and maintenance standards that can be applied by planning and operations
• Leading, facilitating and providing support for root cause analysis activities; reviewing results and developing a course of action.
• Monitor and optimize power, air, electrical, wastewater, and water plant performance with emphasis on productivity, efficiency and minimizing rework.
• Develop the annual budget and annual operating plans.
• Ensure that thermal and electrical outputs are maintained at maximum levels and efficiencies.
• Implement systems for safety, environmental compliance
• Provide guidance to the maintenance supervisor relative to equipment conditions and required maintenance activities.
• Implement operational changes and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the training and scheduling of powerhouse employees.
• Responsible for powerhouse operating budget.
• Work with our operations leadership group to develop, implement and refine strategic business plans.
• Oversee the daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records.
• Sustain the morale and motivation of operations personnel and handle employee concerns as they arise.
• Assist with the location, screening and hiring of operating personnel.
• Develop and steward to conformed use of plant logs, standard operating procedures, Interim operating procedures, equipment round sheets, causality response procedures, emergency procedures and night orders.

Competencies

Command Skills Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but is not afraid to end it and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.

Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Managerial Courage Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

Managing/Measuring Work Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

Motivating Others Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person’s hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with.

Problem Solving Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

Process Management Skilled Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

What you need to succeed:

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of power plant experience to include five (5) years of operations/engineering experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity in working power plant maintenance in an O&M Services type contract environment is highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering theory, precepts, and applications obtained through formal education, OJT, and specialized classes.
• Broad knowledge and experience in the design and operation of power plants and steam turbine technology.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements for plant operation and environmental monitoring.
• Effective management and leadership skills and working knowledge of organization, financial, and administrative principles obtained through specialized classes and OJT.
• Capability to coordinate third party contracted services.
• Effective communication and human resource skills.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and operations planning. Working knowledge of planning and scheduling processes, computerized maintenance management systems and related maintenance recordkeeping.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.