Maintenance Supervisor

Westrock Company, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance with a focus on precision, preventative maintenance, and uptime for plant equipment.

The role develops craftsmen through coaching to ensure adherence to best maintenance practices, aiming for efficiency and safety. Located at the Chattanooga corrugated facility, this is a hands-on leadership position with a strong safety orientation.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or related work experience required.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership in packaging required.
• Corrugator equipment experience required.
• Ability to work alternate weekends required.
• 3+ years mechanical or electrical maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes; PLCs/automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Coach craftsmen in best maintenance practices and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment to mitigate downtime and outages.
• Oversee inventory orders and storeroom spend per budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and policy rules.
• Plan and execute daily/break-in work with operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

PLC systems

Servos

Automation equipment

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.
• Ability to work alternate weekends - 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