Maintenance Leader, Industrial Plant Reliability & Safety

WestRock Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the Jacksonville, FL area. The role leads safety-focused maintenance and reliability programs for a pulp and paper environment, coordinating budget planning and capital projects with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy industrial settings, strong project management skills, and proven ability to manage diverse teams including technicians and engineers.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in heavy industrial or process industries; pulp & paper experience preferred.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience communicating with technical specialists, management, supervision, and technicians.
• Knowledge of safety programs and trainings.
• Construction experience managing capital projects and leading project teams; working knowledge of power, pulp, and paper mill processes.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage planning, coordination, and execution of all facility maintenance and reliability activities to optimize equipment availability, safety, and environmental performance.
• Coordinate with the Mill Leadership Team to prepare and administer the facility maintenance budget; submit recommendations, monitor expenditures, prepare cost estimates, and justify equipment needs.
• Provide technical direction to project team members and act as an operational resource by offering technical expertise.
• Coordinate outside resources for operational improvements.
• Ensure all mill activities comply with mill, company, state, and federal policies regarding employee safety and work execution.
• Create a culture of critical thinking and troubleshooting to foster continuous improvement in maintenance functions and overall mill operations.
• Oversee facility maintenance reliability programs and develop/plans for long‑term improvements.
• Direct preventative maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, automation, controls, and mechanical systems.
• Plan strategic long‑term maintenance including infrastructure monitoring and improvements.
• Stay current on new trends and developments in mill maintenance, incorporating new procedures and training as appropriate.
• Implement maintenance best practices and processes, including effective planning and scheduling with KPI tracking, technician precision training, and reliability efforts such as lubrication, vibration, and root cause analysis.
• Develop succession planning within the maintenance department and career development for personnel.
• Ensure efficient utilization of mill workforce and contractors, overseeing long‑term contract agreements.
• Maintain a culture of professionalism, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, respect, and trust.
• Plan and coordinate routine and annual maintenance shutdowns.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop, plan, and implement capital projects, and assist in managing the capital budget.

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Decision making

Initiative

Integrity

Quality

Team management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

PC skills

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the Jacksonville, FL area. The role leads safety-focused maintenance and reliability programs for a pulp and paper environment, coordinating budget planning and capital projects with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy industrial settings, strong project management skills, and proven ability to manage diverse teams including technicians and engineers.