Coord, Maintenance

Smurfit Westrock plc; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for the Corrugated Container Division. The role focuses on safely maximizing machine uptime by efficiently coordinating manpower, materials, methods, and equipment, while communicating plans to the maintenance team and supervisors.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years in manufacturing material purchasing/planning, basic maintenance software experience, and strong data-entry skills. Drug screening applies after conditional offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing material purchasing and planning.
• 1 year manufacturing maintenance system applications experience preferred.
• Office clerical or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong computer/data entry and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with supplier contacts, conflict resolution, and service management.
• Experience in parts inventory management system and supply chain processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance materials purchasing to plan work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as needed.
• Work with maintenance and plant personnel to complete planned work.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage budget for maintenance department.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Data entry

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

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.

Corrugated Container Division

Maintenance Coordinator

The opportunity:

Safely Maximize the Machine Center Uptime and Speed through efficient utilization of Manpower, Materials, Methods and Equipment is the Maintenance Coordinator's PRIMARY and most important function. Must have the ability to use basic computer software to communicate, plan, and delegate tasks to the maintenance team and communicate with supervisors. Maintenance coordinators must be task-oriented, able to handle multiple priorities, and able to competently handle emergency situation. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Work with appropriate maintenance and other plant personnel, to ensure all planned work and record keeping is complete and timely.
• Provides input to appropriate leadership personnel regarding suggestions or methods that will improve plant/maintenance department purchasing record keeping processes and procedures.
• Assists with additional maintenance department processes as requested by the Maintenance Manager or other management personnel.
• Management of maintenance budget.
• Completes and distributes appropriate reports when required or needed.
• Coordinates plant/maintenance department materials purchasing applications in order to effectively plan all maintenance work projects.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive business relationships.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalency required. Some college experience preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing environment material purchasing and planning desired.
• 1-year manufacturing maintenance system applications environment preferred.
• Office clerical or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong computer/data entry experience and familiarization with Microsoft office programs.
• Experience in phone and direct supplier contacts; conflict resolution; time and customer service contact process management.
• Experience in parts inventory management system application preferred
• Experience in material supply chain management and supplier ratings and qualification process preferred.

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.