Industrial Maintenance Planner & Outage Scheduler

Smurfit Westrock; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Cottonton, AL is seeking a qualified Maintenance Planner to optimize work orders, materials, and labor for its heavy industrial operations. You will prepare detailed work packages, schedule tasks, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, efficient maintenance activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology related field or equivalent; 5–8 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Proficiency in computer software; knowledge of project management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete work order packages with scope, specs, safety information and materials requirements.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor; write purchase requisitions as needed.
• Develop and maintain PM work orders and outages schedules; assist with contractor oversight during outages.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology related field

Tools

MS Project

JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Cottonton, AL is seeking a qualified Maintenance Planner to optimize work orders, materials, and labor for its heavy industrial operations. You will prepare detailed work packages, schedule tasks, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, efficient maintenance activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and project-management skills.