Description & Requirements 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.

 

Job Summary:

 

The E&I Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for scheduling, performing and documenting preventative maintenance procedures to accomplish maximum mill and production equipment uptime at the lowest cost, under the direction of the E&I Superintendent. Responsibilities also include providing direct supervision to service and maintenance technicians, overseeing equipment line set-ups, service and repairs.

 

Major Job Responsibilities:

 

Business Excellence

Assist and provide direction to craftsmen with equipment troubleshooting to mitigate downtime.Monitor and approve inventory orders to control storeroom spend according to planned budget.Ensure compliance and proper use of parts and equipment according to preferred maintenance practices.Oversee craftsmen’s compliance with corporate, division, mill safety and environmental rules and procedures.Utilize J.D. Edwards CMMS to lead craftsmen in reliability efforts of precision, predictive, and preventive maintenance for annual budget planning.Manage all parts and tool inventories to ensure necessary repairs are completed within minimal equipment downtime.Schedule all work through job priority and equipment availability to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.Lead development and implementation of continuous process improvement of reliability plans in the mill.Demonstrate ownership of business and management goals by effectively leading craftsmen to align on objectives.Lead safety efforts by identifying high-risk situations, conducting safety meetings, and coordinating maintenance related safety activities.

 

People and Culture

Provide leadership and coaching in safety, training, and work allocation to uphold the standards of maximum safety for all maintenance employees.Collaborate with operations and mechanical leaders to plan, schedule and execute daily and break-in work and to increase measured reliability metrics.Work cross-divisionally with operations and maintenance to enable efficiency and consistency for mill operations.Support mill functions with technical expertise and support craftsmen with skill development.

 

Critical Skills / Capabilities:

Coaching: Provides people with tools, knowledge, and opportunities to develop themselves; determines employees’ training needs, works with employees to produce continuous development plans, and provides regular feedback and coaching to help employees develop in current and future roles; visibly supports culture and teams.Leadership: Leads and motivates a team of people to achieve performance excellence; ability to read people and situations and adjust approach accordingly; proactively leads and enforces initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness; teaches others how to build trust-based relationships.Communication: Creates and delivers engaging presentations to internal and external audiences; develops new communication strategies and approaches to communicate data, insights, and critical messages resulting in clear understanding.Innovation: Devises new methods, procedures, and approaches having a broad organizational impact; demonstrates resourcefulness in identifying trends and opportunities for operational efficiency; creates alternatives to conventional thinking; demonstrates and encourages creativity.Problem-Solving: Applies knowledge to frame, simplify and solve complex issues; focuses on identifying root causes to create solutions in a timely and decisive manner; reconciles conflicting and/or incomplete information to develop solutions.Growth and Results Oriented: Delivers personal or organizational results by successfully influencing others (i.e. co-workers, other teams, external partners, etc.) within a matrixed organization; delivers high quality work within the stipulated time period to achieve maximum results.Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines.Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively.Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for actions and results.

 

Technical Skills:

JDE or similar CMMS systemsMicrosoft Office – Excel, Outlook, Productivity SuiteWorking knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (i.e. pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes)

 

Experience:

Required: 3 to 5 years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related fieldPreferred: Supervisory or Management experience

 

Education:

Required: 2-year technical degree in either electrical industrial maintenance or instrumentation systems related disciplinesPreferred: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldPreferred: OSHA Certification Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.