Maintenance Lead

WestRock Company; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term DisabilityInsurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Maintenance Lead to head the Maintenance Department, ensuring safety, OEM quality, and operational excellence. The role includes day shifts, PMs, project oversight, and contractor coordination in Norcross, GA. Requires 7+ years in industrial maintenance and strong English communication.

Responsibilities include leading uptime initiatives, maintaining 5S standards, JDE oversight, and sustaining a safe, efficient plant culture. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with technical training.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Department with scheduled work, PMs and projects.
• Provide high-level communication to Maintenance Manager and other managers.
• Oversee projects including contractor interface.
• Maintain Shop and Parts Room to 5S standards.
• Manage equipment documentation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate across shifts.
• Ensure safety and a clean work environment in the plant.

Skills

Lead Safety

Equipment Maintenance

Technical Understanding

Initiative and Zeal

Deal with uncertainty

Power Tools

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Supervision

Job Knowledge

Productivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or training in a technical field

Tools

JDE

Job description

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

Excellent general math 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
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.