Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Fernandina Beach, FL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical to lead a team of hourly mechanics in a high‑speed paper mill. You will oversee safety, reliability and uptime, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering or equivalent mechanical maintenance leadership experience, strong coaching and communication skills, and hands‑on experience with CMMS,

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in engineering (preferred) with 2+ years in mechanical maintenance, or 3+ years in a mechanical maintenance supervisory role and 5+ years total maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience in paper mill is preferred.
• 5S, Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Experience using Passport/JDE, CMMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers and models safety in their area of responsibility; supports safety programs for the maintenance department.
• Responds to calls 24 hrs./day and leads a team of hourly mechanics.
• Leads and directs a team of hourly mechanics; conducts toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Monitors maintenance spending and ensures compliance with safety and environmental rules.
• Maintains equipment to maximize uptime and minimize cost; troubleshoots as needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Precision maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety programs

Education

B.S. Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Passport/JDE

CMMS

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.

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.

Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical – Fernandina Beach, FL

Career Opportunity

This role is accountable and responsible for a mechanical maintenance area of the mill, focusing on maximum equipment uptime in a cost effective manner. Proven performance is needed in leading a team of skilled mechanics to perform safe, productive, efficient work of the highest quality. Candidates must possess excellent trouble‑shooting, time management, and multi‑tasking skills. They must also be capable of producing excellent results in a fast paced, production environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers and models safety in their area of responsibility; participates in and supports the safety programs for the maintenance department; reviews and enforces safety rules, upholding standards of maximum safety for all maintenance employees
• Responds to calls 24 hrs./day
• Weekend duty team member on a rotating weekend/holiday basis and is on call support for maintenance.
• Leads and directs a team of hourly mechanics
• Effectively lead crew safety and toolbox meetings
• Leads by example
• Communicate well with the crew
• Sets expectations of the crews and provides direction using SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely)
• Motivates the team using coaching, mentoring, feedback, and recognition
• Holds people accountable for meeting expectations and goals
• Provide leadership in safety, training, and assignment of work to mechanical personnel in assigned area
• Monitor/track maintenance spending in assigned area along with other members of the team
• Oversees employee compliance with corporate, division, and mill safety including environmental rules and procedures
• Ensures crew uses proper parts, equipment, and preferred maintenance practices
• Maintains the equipment in assigned area to achieve the maximum possible uptime at the lowest possible cost
• Help troubleshoot equipment in assigned area and provide direction to mechanics
• Working night & weekend duty assignments supervising mechanics as needed
• Utilizes the J.D. Edwards CMMS as a primary tool of the mill maintenance process

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of maintenance skills/techniques needed to work on equipment typically found in paper mills (pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of precision maintenance principles and the ability to drive their regular and proper use in maintenance.
• Familiar with Microsoft Suite including MS Project.
• Able to use mill maintenance systems to write work request, locate parts and create requisitions.

What You Need To Succeed

• B.S. Degree in engineering (preferred) and 2 plus years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, or
• Three plus years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance supervisory role (required) and five plus years (total) mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/process industry (required).
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience in paper mill (preferred).
• Reliability and/or precision maintenance experience (preferred).
• 5S, Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience (preferred).
• Experience using Passport/JDE, CMMS (preferred).

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

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.