E&I Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training opportunities

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor at the West Point, VA mill. The role leads E&I technicians, manages safety, training, and maintenance spending to maximize uptime and minimize cost.

Strong leadership in reliability practices and field troubleshooting is essential. Requirements include manufacturing leadership experience and a preferred Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology; knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and PLC/DCS systems (Rockwell, Honeywell, Valmet)

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing leadership role required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in engineering or technology; 10+ years supervisory experience considered.
• Model safe work practices and NFPA 70E, NEC knowledge.
• Proven leadership for strategies to hit performance objectives.
• Experience with reliability tools (FMEA, RCM, RCA) preferred.
• Oil analysis and transformer testing knowledge beneficial.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, training and work assignments for E&I technicians.
• Manage maintenance spending with the team to maximize uptime at low cost.
• Troubleshoot equipment and guide technicians; lead field days and planning meetings.
• Conduct safety audits, time-sheet entry and reliability team collaboration.
• Develop employees to perform jobs safely with attention to detail.
• Support E&I related capital projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting leadership

Safety training

Lean/Six Sigma basics

PLC/DCS background

VFD drives experience

NFPA 70E/NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred (engineering or technology)

Tools

FMEA

RCM

RCA

PdMA

Baker motor testing

Doble transformer/oil analysis

Rockwell/ Honeywell/ Valmet PLC & DCS

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E&I)

Locations

VA West Point Mill

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

25-Aug-2026

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

E&I Maintenance Supervisor – West Point, VA

This position is responsible for: the safety, training and assignment of work for E&I technicians; maintenance spending (along with the other members of the maintenance and operations teams); technicians conducting themselves in accordance with all corporate, division and mill rules and procedures; adhering to and promoting established Work Management process; maintaining the equipment in the area in such a way that the equipment has the maximum possible uptime at the lowest possible cost. Expected to lead troubleshooting efforts when needed on the equipment in his/her area.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience in a manufacturing leadership role required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (engineering or technology arena), ten years or more of supervisory experience in Paper Industry will also be considered.
• Model safe work practices and behaviors in all you do. Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC.
• Proven Leadership skills in developing strategies to attain performance objectives required.
• Experience using Reliability tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) preferred.
• Experience or working knowledge of PdMA or Baker motor testing.
• Transformer Doble and oil analysis.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S.
• Solid PLC and DCS background (Rockwell, Honeywell, Valmet).
• VFD AC and DC drive experience (GE, Toshiba, Rockwell).

How you will impact WestRock:

• Develop and implement systems that promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure the safety and health of all personnel in area of responsibility.
• Hold daily tool box safety meetings.
• Trouble shoot equipment and provide direction to technicians.
• Attend field day, training, daily planning & other meetings.
• Conduct safety audits of technicians & work area.
• Work night & weekend duty assignments as scheduled or otherwise needed.
• Enter daily time sheets for technicians.
• Work as a member of corporate reliability teams to develop and promote best practices.
• Develop employees to perform their jobs safely and with an attention to detail .
• Support E&I related capital projects

Safety:

• Leads by example
• Demonstrates active caring for employees
• Conducts Safety Observation Tours and Safety Audits
• Conducts incident analysis on all accidents- Ensures corrective actions are implemented
• Enforces Safety Rules
• Plans for emergencies
• Ensures personal protective equipment is utilized properly
• Conducts regular safety meetings / communications
• Ensures employees receive all safety training
• Ensures Safe Operating Practices are reviewed with employees
• Participates in Electrical Safe Work Practices committee
• Capable of leading and holding others accountable through development of roles, responsibilities and establishment of expectations.
• Ability to manage salary and hourly employees.
• Ability to create change and improvement by influencing others.

What we offer:

• C orporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Quality and Reliability are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

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.

The salary range for this position is $93,000.00 - $155,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.