Opportunity summary: As Technical & Environmental Manager you will be responsible for Environmental compliance, regulatory permitting, wastewater treatment plant operations, laboratory testing, Process Safety Management (PSM), ISO, and certain aspects of Environmental Health & Safety. You will work with the Environmental Engineer as liaison with State and Federal Environmental agencies. You will also be responsible for safety, quality, cost/spending/budget/forecasting, capital, and labor relations related to the department. As a Technical & Environmental Manager you will be accountable for internal and external quality complaint resolution, execution of audits, and ensuring efficient and smooth operations within the production facility. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Safety * Participate and Promote Safety Excellence and the Safety Committee initiatives. * Manager leader / owner of assigned Safety Excellence System(s). * Monitor/enforces mill and department safety policies. * Ensure all safety incidents are properly investigated and published. * Address all safety concerns for Technical & Environmental Department and Wastewater treatment plant. * Responsible for management, administration and compliance of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the mill. * Communicate safety issues, mill and industry wide with all employees. * Perform regular housekeeping audits to ensure a safe work environment. * Encourage and promote employees to participate in safety programs. * Coordinate and ensure all safety compliance programs are completed timely. * Drive to a positive safety culture with employee participation (teams, audits, committees, surveys, etc.). Environmental / Compliance * Ensure regulatory compliance in all policies and procedures and effectively communicate requirements to mill departments. * Ensure departmental policies and SOP\u2019s are being followed. * Assist in review of capital projects for regulatory permitting requirements. * Provide environmental support to all areas and departments in the mill. * Prepare and submit all required environmental reports and permits. * Monitor and report on all Environmental compliance parameters in the mill. Budget * Responsible for annual department budget which consist of salaries, operating cost, permitting fees, stack testing, chemicals, vendor and contractor costs related to the department. * Responsible for accurate monthly forecasting of department budget to production forecast. Production/Mill Reliability * Attend mill morning meetings to provide environmental guidance when needed for production and operations. * Achieve business plan objectives by producing or exceeding monthly production goals a the lowest cost. * Work with capital planning to ensure customer needs are met * Effectively participate in shutdown/outage meetings to minimize impact on wastewater treatment. * Work with the other departments to allow for coordinated outages, etc. * Effectively manage residuals by products to find alternative markets. * Serve as Lead / Operations Manager on weekend duty call rotation. Quality * Understand his/her role with respect to Smurfit Westrock quality policies and apply these principles daily. * Make sure employees understand the quality objectives and customer needs. * Make sure each employee understands their specific role in controlling quality and follows written SOP\u2019s. * Manage and oversee the ISO program for the mill and maintain compliance. * Support laboratory ISO testing program. * Implementation of recommendations from various diagnostic teams to help improve cost and quality. * Oversee and manage the mill\u2019s documentation program in Compliance Pro. * Serve as primary liaison between the mills and the Customer Service organization with respect to customer needs, complaints, trials, and testing. SOP, People, Organizational Effectiveness * Review IPPE\u2019s with direct reports and their direct reports. * Communicate by e-mail or staff meetings on organizational changes/issues. * Ensure adequate staffing of salary and hourly. * Monitor attendance and performance in accordance with the labor contract. * Ensure fair consistent labor practices. * Monitor the training needs of crews, work with training coordinator to accomplish goals. * Monitor overtime spend to lowest level. What you need to succeed: * B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related science discipline preferred. * Must have 5 to 10 years of work-related manufacturing experience. * Should have 3 to 5 years\u2019 experience in production supervisory role. * Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire others to comply with quality standards. * Proven track record of problem-solving. * Thorough knowledge of quality standards and methodologies. * Professional training and quality certifications courses (e.g. Six Sigma, ISO Certification) are preferred. 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. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.