Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Packaging Plant

Westrock Company, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance with a focus on precision, preventative maintenance, and uptime for plant equipment.

The role develops craftsmen through coaching to ensure adherence to best maintenance practices, aiming for efficiency and safety. Located at the Chattanooga corrugated facility, this is a hands-on leadership position with a strong safety orientation.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or related work experience required.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership in packaging required.
• Corrugator equipment experience required.
• Ability to work alternate weekends required.
• 3+ years mechanical or electrical maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes; PLCs/automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Coach craftsmen in best maintenance practices and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment to mitigate downtime and outages.
• Oversee inventory orders and storeroom spend per budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and policy rules.
• Plan and execute daily/break-in work with operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

PLC systems

Servos

Automation equipment

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance with a focus on precision, preventative maintenance, and uptime for plant equipment.

The role develops craftsmen through coaching to ensure adherence to best maintenance practices, aiming for efficiency and safety. Located at the Chattanooga corrugated facility, this is a hands-on leadership position with a strong safety orientation.