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.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on position that provides supervision, technical guidance and leadership to maintenance technicians, and appropriate service contractors ensuring safe and proper maintenance and repair of plant equipment and systems.   

How you will contribute to Smurfit Westrock:

Manage the plant’s maintenance program with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventative/predictive maintenanceSupervise Assembly plant Maintenance Technicians; plan, assign and direct technicians’ work; evaluate work performance; ensure technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivatedAssist with the recruiting and hiring process for Maintenance personnelOversee Service Contractors performing repairs and equipment installations; responsible for assuring compliance with Rock-Tenn Safety procedures and guidelines, including Contractor Indemnity and Certificate of Insurance requirements Responsible for maintenance and repair of maintenance shop equipment and toolsResponsible for the performance and documentation of Preventative Maintenance (PM) using the MP2 program guidelines; retain maintenance history of plant equipmentMonitor the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities for improvementMonitor the use and inventories of service/repair parts, maintenance supplies and janitorial supplies and initiate purchases as neededAssist General Manager in creation of department budget Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions Liaise with vendors in order to build knowledge, training and support on the equipmentAssure compliance with WestRock, OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations for the use, storage, shipment and disposal of all regulated chemicals and products used in the plantDirect, maintain and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department; assure compliance with OSHA and WestRock regulations and guidelines 

What you need to succeed:                             

High school diploma or GED minimum with 5 years or more prior Maintenance Team Leader or Maintenance Supervisor experience.Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, AS400 and MP2 system. Knowledge of the Assembly operation and maintenance requirements for packaging equipment (auto, semi-auto, manual:  shrink wrapping, overwrapping, cartoning, labeling, coding, case taping, check weighing,  and stretch wrappers)Knowledge of Plant/Facility equipment and systems ( HVAC, air compressors, lighting systems, power distribution systems, dock equipment, and plumbing) and a thorough knowledge of machine and maintenance shop equipment (drill press, metal saws, mill, lathe, forklift truck, and hi-lift work platforms.

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA 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.