Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Coordinator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to support the manufacturing facility with maintenance planning, budgeting, and coordination of work orders. The role interfaces with maintenance technicians and production teams to keep equipment running reliably and safely.

The ideal candidate will manage preventive maintenance tasks, monitor schedules, and participate in outage planning while building expertise on corrugated equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to summarize data for routine problems
• Adapt to changing demands and process updates in a manufacturing setting
• Organize and monitor work, meet deadlines and manage priorities
• Time management to schedule daily/weekly maintenance tasks and prevent downtime
• Decide on actions while balancing production needs and safety controls
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and technicians to ensure tasks are feasible
• Communicate effectively across teams to coordinate maintenance activities

Responsibilities

• Screen and approve work orders in the CMMS (JD Edwards or SAP) to ensure priority and efficient use of maintenance resources
• Manage and track maintenance budget, identify variances, and provide explanations
• Monitor maintenance schedules to avoid conflicts with production schedules
• Prioritize non-emergency and scheduled work orders; plan next-day/week schedules
• Identify and plan parts and budget for preventative maintenance tasks
• Schedule installation and startup of new equipment with minimal production disruption
• Develop hands-on knowledge of equipment and processes through floor engagement
• Maintain backlog and coordinate daily and weekly work lists

Skills

Analytical

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to support the manufacturing facility with maintenance planning, budgeting, and coordination of work orders. The role interfaces with maintenance technicians and production teams to keep equipment running reliably and safely.

The ideal candidate will manage preventive maintenance tasks, monitor schedules, and participate in outage planning while building expertise on corrugated equipment and processes.