Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, located at the Mesquite, TX Corrugated facility, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations and coach craftsmen to achieve reliability and safety targets.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, plus 3+ years of supervisory maintenance in packaging, and strong mechanical/electrical maintenance and corrugator know-how. Expect collaboration with operations to improve uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree 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.
• 3+ years of Corrugator experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime and safety.
• Lead craftsmen with coaching to adhere to maintenance practices.
• Monitor inventory orders to control storeroom spend.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Coordinate daily and break-in work with operations and mechanics.
• Provide leadership in safety, training and work allocation.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Time management

Initiative

Can-do attitude

Organizational skills

Education

2-year technical degree or related experience

Tools

PLCs

Servos

Automation

Pumps/Valves/Motors

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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.

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 Mesquite, TX 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.
• 3+ years of Mechanical or Electrical maintenance experience – Required.
• 3+ years of Corrugator 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.