Lead Mill Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Demopolis, AL is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance for a 12-hour rotating shift. You will drive safety, reliability, and uptime across the mill, supervising hourly teams and coordinating with operations and engineering to execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

The role emphasizes developing maintenance staff, enforcing safety practices, and delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in industrial/mill maintenance.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop hourly staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and maintenance planning; JD Edwards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure zero energy before work.
• Supervise hourly maintenance employees to meet safety and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate with operations to plan, schedule, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Provide clear communication across departments on lockout coordination and priorities.
• Lead emergency response roles as needed.
• Develop skilled maintenance staff and promote safety culture.
• Maintain documentation and reporting on maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Supervisory skills

CMMS familiarity

Education

Technical degree in maintenance/engineering

Tools

CMMS

JD Edwards

XFRACUS

AutoCAD

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Demopolis, AL is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance for a 12-hour rotating shift. You will drive safety, reliability, and uptime across the mill, supervising hourly teams and coordinating with operations and engineering to execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

The role emphasizes developing maintenance staff, enforcing safety practices, and delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes to support production goals.