Maintenance Lead

Smurfit Westrock plc; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Maintenance Lead to manage the Maintenance Department, ensuring machinery and equipment safety and operational excellence.

Applicants should have at least 7 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance, possess strong leadership skills, and maintain a clean work environment. The role offers day and night shift options, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, supporting a culture of integrity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Proficient in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Department to maintain machinery and equipment.
• Provide high levels of communication to the Maintenance Manager.
• Oversee projects, including contractor interface.
• Maintain continuity among shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Lead Safety

Equipment Maintenance

Technical Understanding

Initiative

Power Tools

Attention to detail

Supervision

Job Knowledge

Productivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or training in technical field

Job description

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.

MAINTENANCE LEAD:

The Opportunity:

Lead the Maintenance Department so that as a department it maintains machinery and equipment to ensure Safety, OEM quality and operational excellence.

Day Shift M-F 6a-4p overtime and weekends as needed

Or Sat-Tues 4p-4a or Wed-Sat 4p-4a

$44.95/hr

What you need to succeed:

• Be able to perform all duties of Industrial Maintenance Electro-Mechanic Tech ‘A’.
• Be able to perform most duties of SR Electrical Tech.
• Lead the Department by carrying Department objectives pertaining to scheduled work, PM’s and projects.
• Provide a high level of communication to Maintenance Manager as well as to other Managers and Supervisors.
• Oversee projects including contractor interface.
• JDE training and oversight.
• Maintain Shop and Parts Room and all Maintenance Department areas to 5S standards.
• Management of equipment documentation.
• Oversight and leadership of troubleshooting.
• Maintain continuity among shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations contributing to overall safety of the Plant.
• Exhibit Smurfit Westrock Culture in all facets of the job.

Skills/Qualifications:

Lead Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Initiative and Zeal, Deal with uncertainty, Power Tools, Attention to detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; some college or training in a technical field

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Proficient in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to trouble shoot, schedule and plan maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must be able to sit / stand for extended periods of time

Must have finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use

Overtime may be required.

Consistent and regular attendance required.

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.

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• 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

Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.