Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and maximize plant uptime through preventative maintenance and strong leadership. You will coach craftsmen, enforce safety and environmental rules, manage parts inventory, and drive continuous improvements with operations and mechanical leaders.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years supervisory maintenance experience in packaging, a 2-year technical degree, and corrugator equipment experience.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in maintenance or related field.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience in packaging.
• Corrugator equipment experience required.
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes; PLCs and automation.
• Safety mindset with thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Organized with strong time-management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to maximize uptime and safety.
• Coach craftsmen and lead issue diagnosis to minimize downtime.
• Plan and control storeroom inventory and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and maintenance procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for plant reliability.
• Collaborate with operations and mechanical leaders to schedule daily work.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

PLC and automation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

2-year technical degree in maintenance

Tools

Corrugator equipment experience

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.

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

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.