Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock plc; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 76,875 - 128,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Galesburg, Illinois, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and maximize plant uptime. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and over 3 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance role within the packaging industry.

This role requires a safety mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide craftsmen effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and generous benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience within the packaging industry.
• 3+ years of Mechanical or Electrical maintenance experience.
• Safety mindset with thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to maximize plant equipment uptime.
• Assist craftsmen in troubleshooting equipment to mitigate downtime.
• Lead safety efforts and coordinate maintenance related safety activities.

Skills

Maintenance supervisory leadership

Mechanical maintenance experience

Electrical maintenance experience

Problem-solving initiative

Strong communication skills

Education

2-year technical degree in a Maintenance related discipline

Job description

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 within the packaging industry-Required.
• 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.

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. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Julio-2026.