Maintenance Manager

WestRock Company; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead their maintenance operations. This role involves providing strategic leadership, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of industrial maintenance experience, including management roles, and will be proficient in relevant software. Join a company committed to integrity, accountability, and innovation, where your expertise will drive operational excellence and contribute to a culture of safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Training

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience with 5+ years in management.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations to ensure maximum production and efficiency.
• Develop maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDE

PLC/DCS

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

• Job ID: ATR51101
• Posting Job Title: Maintenance Manager
• Locations: MS Tupelo
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Date Posted: 24-Apr-2025
• Relocation Support: Yes

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing expertise and leadership to the service and maintenance staff while ensuring the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of Smurfit Westrock’s plant assets. The Maintenance Manager also drives continuous improvement of plant operations to enable efficient, high-quality production of customer products.

This position is located onsite at the Tupelo, MS Corrugated Container facility.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Provide strategic leadership on maintenance operations to ensure maximum production.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to enable operating efficiency in line with company values.
• Establish safety goals and plans to ensure a safe work environment.
• Create an effective Plant Maintenance Program using industry best practices to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Supervise maintenance work ensuring the use of effective and up-to-date technology and practices.
• Manage and analyze maintenance KPIs to assess efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and communicate departmental performance in Safety, Environmental, Reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of the maintenance business plan and forecasts.
• Lead maintenance staff to exceed industry standards for uptime and reliability.
• Participate in the Plant Leadership Team to align on plant goals and standards.
• Negotiate with union representatives on contract issues using win-win strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies and regulations.
• Promote a safety culture that encourages active participation and buy-in.
• Ensure staff are trained and motivated to achieve objectives safely and efficiently.
• Lead and motivate teams to achieve performance excellence, building trust-based relationships.
• Use problem-solving skills to make optimal decisions promptly.

What You Need To Succeed

• 2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience with 5+ years in management (Required)
• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office, JDE, PLC/DCS, or similar CMMS systems.

What We Offer

• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on skills and potential.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• A career with a global company committed to sustainability, safety, and inclusion.

Candidates must undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional offer and before employment begins.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing