Maintenance Manager - Plant Reliability & Safety Leader

WestRock Company; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead service and maintenance staff, ensuring safe, reliable plant assets and high-quality production. You will drive continuous improvement and safety programs while aligning with company values and labor relations strategies.

Qualifications include a 2-year technical degree and 10+ years in industrial maintenance with 5+ years in management; preferred Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering - Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering - Preferred
• 10+ years in industrial maintenance with 5+ years in maintenance management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and JDE, PLC/DCS or CMMS

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on maintenance operations to maximize production.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term maintenance strategy for operating efficiency.
• Create maintenance department safety goals and plans.
• Supervise maintenance work, ensuring up-to-date tech and best practices.
• Manage and analyze maintenance KPIs to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Negotiate with labor union representatives on contract issues.
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve performance excellence and safety objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Continuous improvement

Education

2-year degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial)

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

JDE

PLC / DCS

CMMS

Excel

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead service and maintenance staff, ensuring safe, reliable plant assets and high-quality production. You will drive continuous improvement and safety programs while aligning with company values and labor relations strategies.

Qualifications include a 2-year technical degree and 10+ years in industrial maintenance with 5+ years in management; preferred Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.