Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Longview, WA is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead safety-conscious electrical and instrumentation teams, drive reliable equipment performance, and ensure compliant, efficient execution of maintenance goals.

You will collaborate with operations, schedule planned work, review equipment history, mentor mechanics, and participate in safety audits. Strong PLC/DCS experience and NFPA 70E/NEC knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong safety and environmental compliance focus.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with power distribution and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient execution of work.
• Schedule and supervise planned maintenance activities.
• Review equipment history and perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct safety audits and lead safety meetings.
• Attend daily planning with maintenance teams and field reviews.
• Mentor mechanics and ensure adherence to safety rules.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

NFPA 70E/NEC knowledge

PLC/VFD/DCS knowledge

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Predictive maintenance tools

Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/5S

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (engineering or technology)

Tools

Rockwell

Honeywell

Siemens

Job description

The Opportunity

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure the safety of the electrical and instrumentation workforce, provide quality and efficient execution of goals, schedule and execute planned work, monitor crew performance, provide problem analysis for equipment history, submit accurate reports of work execution and are responsible for seeing that mechanics conduct themselves in accordance with all corporate, division and mill safety and environmental rules and procedures. This position will work closely with other members of the maintenance and operating teams assigned to their work area and is expected to be the chief troubleshooter on the equipment in assigned work areas.

How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Ensure the safety and health of all personnel in area of responsibility as related to work activities.


• Hold toolbox safety & morning assignment meeting.


• Trouble shooting equipment and providing direction to mechanics.


• Attend field day meetings.


• Attend training & other meetings.


• Conduct safety audits of mechanics & work area.


• May occasionally work a night or weekend duty assignments supervising mechanics.


• Attend daily planning with area maintenance team.


• Visit work sights to review mechanics work, etc.


• Filling out daily time sheets for mechanics.


• Lead with a relentless pursuit to improve.


• Efforts to achieve this end shall be directed to training employees to perform their jobs safely without committing unsafe acts and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.

Safety:

EE adheres to all mill safety rules, participates in or may lead safety programs and meetings with the goal of improving safety at the mill.

• 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

Competencies

• Capable of leading and holding others accountable through development of roles, responsibilities and meeting expectations.


• Ability to manage salary and hourly employees.


• Ability to create change and improvement by influencing others.

What you need:

• Experience in a manufacturing leadership role required.


• Model safe work practices and behaviors in all you do.


• A strong working knowledge of electrical components used in an industrial environment. Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical proficiency, and troubleshooting skills.


• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC.


• Bacheloru2019s Degree preferred (preferably in an engineering or technology arena).


• Proven Leadership skills in developing strategies to attain performance objectives required.


• Experience using Reliability tools such as Pareto analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) preferred.


• Experience working with advanced Predictive Maintenance tools such as Infrared, Vibration, Oil, and Ultrasonic analysis, shaft and machine alignment, and precision maintenance preferred.


• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S.


• Solid PLC, VFD, and DCS background. (Rockwell, Honeywell, Siemens)


• DC drive experience.


• Excellent troubleshooting skills that you can use to coach and mentor.


• Previous electrical maintenance supervisory experience in paper mill operations is preferred.


• Experience with kraft, linerboard, and corrugated medium machines is highly preferred.

Compensation Offered

• Pay (or pay range): $93,000 – $155,000 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)


• Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics

Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

• Corporate 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 Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.

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.