Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Devens, MA facility. You will oversee maintenance operations, coach craftsmen, and drive reliability improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a technical maintenance degree or equivalent experience, plus 3+ years of supervisory maintenance experience in packaging or related industries. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in a maintenance-related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience; packaging industry experience preferred.
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes).
• Strong safety mindset and ability to lead safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Coach and direct craftsmen; ensure adherence to maintenance practices.
• Monitor inventory orders and control storeroom spend within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate rules.
• Lead continuous improvement of reliability plans in the plant.
• Coordinate daily and break-in work with operations to improve reliability metrics.
• Provide leadership in safety, training, and work allocation.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Safety mindset

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree in maintenance

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Maintenance Supervisor- Devens, MA

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee maintenance operations using precision and preventative maintenance to maximize plant and production equipment uptime. In this role, you will be a servant leader impacting the development of craftsmen by providing coaching to ensure adherence to preferred maintenance practices to maximize efficiency and safety.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Assist and provide direction to craftsmen of troubleshooting equipment to mitigate downtime
• Monitor and approve inventory orders to control storeroom spend according to planned budget
• Ensure compliance and proper use of parts and equipment according to preferred maintenance practices
• Oversee craftsmen’s compliance with corporate, division, plant safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Lead development and implementation of continuous process improvement of reliability plans in the plant
• Demonstrate ownership of business and management goals by effectively leading craftsmen to align objectives
• Lead safety efforts by identifying high-risk situations, conducting safety meetings, and coordinating maintenance related safety activities
• Provide leadership and coaching in safety, training, and work allocation to uphold the standards of maximum safety for all maintenance employees
• Collaborate with operations and mechanical leaders to plan, schedule and execute daily and break-in work and to increase measured reliability metrics

What you need to succeed:

• 2-year technical degree in a Maintenance related discipline or related work experience – Required.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience Required. Packaging industry experience-Preferred.
• 3+ years of Mechanical or Electrical maintenance experience – Required.
• Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (i.e. pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes)
• Safety mindset with thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures
• Initiative to solve problems and take independent action.
• Great communication with the ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
• Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire others to excel
• Must be organized with great time management to manage multiple priorities

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $76,875.00 - $128,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.