Maintenance Supervisor

WestRock Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations, maximize plant uptime, and coach craftsmen to adhere to best maintenance practices for reliability and safety.

This leadership role requires corrugator equipment experience, strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, and the ability to lead safety-focused teams in a dynamic packaging environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in a maintenance-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience within the packaging industry.
• Corrugator equipment experience.
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, servos, and automation alongside standard mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Safety mindset with thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to maximize uptime.
• Coach craftsmen to follow preferred maintenance practices to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment to mitigate downtime.
• Monitor inventory orders to control storeroom spend according to planned budget.
• Ensure compliance with parts and equipment according to preferred maintenance practices.
• Lead safety efforts and coordinate maintenance-related safety activities.
• Collaborate with operations to plan, schedule and execute daily and break-in work and improve reliability metrics.

Skills

Maintenance supervisory leadership

Corrugator equipment

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

PLC/servo automation

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Troubleshooting

Education

2-year technical degree in maintenance-related discipline

Job description

At Smurfit Westrock, we don't just offer a job - we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that's shaping the future of packaging.

The Opportunity:

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.

This position is located at the Chattanooga, TN Corrugated facility.

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 within the packaging industry-Required.
• Corrugator equipment experience - Required.
• 3+ years of Mechanical or Electrical maintenance experience - Required.
• Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (i.e. pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes); strong proficiency with PLCs, servos, and automation alongside standard mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• 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; active listener, essential when receiving operator feedback and diagnosing issues before they lead to machine failure
• Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire others to excel; lead by example
• Must be organized with great time management to manage multiple priorities
• Elevated troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex machine malfunctions under pressure