Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision from day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, coach craftsmen, and maximize plant uptime through preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.

You will guide troubleshooting, manage storeroom spend, enforce safe practices, and drive continuous process improvements while aligning with corporate safety and environmental rules. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in maintenance related discipline is required.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory leadership experience within packaging industry required.
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes).
• Strong safety mindset and ability to enforce safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to maximize plant and equipment uptime.
• Coach and develop craftsmen to follow preferred maintenance practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment to mitigate downtime and plan repairs.
• Monitor inventory orders and control storeroom spend within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate rules.

Skills

Communication

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

Two-year technical degree in maintenance related discipline

Tools

Maintenance equipment knowledge

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.

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 (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.

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.