Maintenance Manager

WestRock Company; Milton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a dedicated team in ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of plant assets. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and operational efficiency, aligning with core values of safety and sustainability. You will create and implement strategic maintenance plans, supervise staff, and analyze performance metrics to drive productivity. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a global packaging company that values health, safety, and career growth. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can thrive!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and Pension Plan from day one

Opportunities for training and career growth

Focus on health and safety

Qualifications

• 3-5 years technical degree in relevant engineering fields.
• 10-15 years industrial maintenance experience with supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff and ensure safe maintenance of plant assets.
• Develop effective Plant Maintenance Program to maximize equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Budget management

Team coaching and development

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunity

As a Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the service and maintenance staff, ensuring the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of Smurfit Westrock's plant assets. Your role will also focus on driving continuous improvement in plant operations to support efficient, high-quality production.

How you will impact WestRock:

1. Create and implement short- and long-term maintenance strategies to improve operating efficiency in line with WestRock's values.
2. Establish safety goals and plans for the Maintenance Department to promote a safe working environment.
3. Develop an effective Plant Maintenance Program utilizing industry best practices to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
4. Supervise and review maintenance work to ensure the adoption of effective, efficient, and current technology and practices.
5. Maintain compliance with all safety, health, and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations by all maintenance staff.
6. Analyze maintenance KPIs to assess efficiency and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

What you need to succeed:

1. 3-5 years technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
2. 10-15 years of industrial maintenance experience with supervisory responsibilities.
3. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes to implement preventative measures.
4. Experience in planning and managing budgets.
5. Ability to work in a 24/7 plant environment.
6. Strategic thinking with confidence to make impactful decisions on safety, uptime, and productivity.
7. Proven ability to coach and develop team talent.
8. Excellent communication skills adaptable across organizational levels.

Why Work for Smurfit Westrock:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits and Pension Plan from day one
• Focus on health and safety
• Opportunities for training and career growth
• Be part of a global packaging company committed to Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion
• Supportive management aligned with core values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence

We are committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Please inform us of your needs.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) leads in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, driven by innovation and science to advance fiber-based packaging.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories.