Maintenance Supervisor

WestRock Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision starting日1

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Training and development

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and maximize equipment uptime. The role focuses on coaching craftsmen, enforcing maintenance practices, and driving safety across the plant.

You will lead safety initiatives, manage spare parts usage, and collaborate with operations to schedule daily and break-in work while pursuing continuous improvement in reliability metrics.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in a maintenance discipline or related work experience required.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience in packaging industry required.
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (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.
• Ability to exhibit a ‘can‑do’ approach and inspire others to excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and maximize equipment uptime.
• Coach and develop craftsmen to ensure adherence to maintenance practices.
• Monitor inventory orders to control storeroom spend within budget.
• Ensure compliance with parts/equipment safety procedures.
• Lead safety initiatives and coordinate maintenance-related safety activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of reliability plans in the plant.
• Collaborate with operations and leaders to plan and execute daily work and improve reliability metrics.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

2-year technical degree (maintenance)

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Motors

Gear boxes

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Career 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.

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 (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
• Ability 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