Maintenance Planner & Production Liaison

Smurfit-Westrock; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Utah is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to deliver reliable maintenance planning and clerical support for our manufacturing facility.

You will manage the maintenance budget, plan work orders, coordinate with production, and partner with maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have 5–10 years in manufacturing maintenance/operations, and experience with corrugated equipment; a GED or higher is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing in maintenance and operations, corrugated container preferred
• Working knowledge of corrugated equipment (corrugators, Flexo folder gluer, printing press)
• Proven track record of analytical decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Screen and approve CMMS work orders to prioritize and utilize maintenance resources
• Manage and track the maintenance budget, explain variances
• Monitor schedules to avoid conflicts with production
• Prioritize non-emergency work and schedule next-day/week work lists
• Identify parts and plan/budget for required acquisitions
• Maintain planned work order backlog and schedule daily/weekly work
• Approve work orders for the operating department with accurate coding
• Develop hands-on knowledge of production equipment and processes
• Represent maintenance interests in the operating department
• Collaborate with technicians and supervisors on feasibility and safety
• Communicate with production and maintenance to resolve issues and gather feedback
• Participate in production meetings to review upcoming work and plans

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Utah is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to deliver reliable maintenance planning and clerical support for our manufacturing facility.

You will manage the maintenance budget, plan work orders, coordinate with production, and partner with maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have 5–10 years in manufacturing maintenance/operations, and experience with corrugated equipment; a GED or higher is expected.