OMC Paper Machine

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

Job summary

WestRock seeks an Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure asset reliability and manage maintenance budgets. You will coordinate with production and maintenance teams, screen and schedule work orders in CMMS, and align maintenance with production goals to minimize downtime.

You will plan installations, support capital projects, and drive safety compliance in a 24/7 pulp and paper mill environment. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5–10 years of experience in pulp and paper maintenance and operations.
• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Screen and approve all work orders in the CMMS to ensure priority and resource use.
• Monitor maintenance schedules to avoid conflicts with production.
• Plan and schedule installations and startup of new equipment to minimize disruption.
• Coordinate between maintenance and production to improve reliability and productivity.
• Lead daily meetings with planners and managers to review upcoming work and outages.
• Support safety and environmental compliance and problem-solving efforts.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC), you will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of operating assets, achieving department objectives for equipment reliability and maintenance budgets, and facilitating sound business decisions regarding the requirements for equipment maintenance versus productivity goals. You will provide support to the Department Superintendent, Production Supervisors, Maintenance and Operation Supervisors, and the Maintenance Planners for the coordination required to maintain and ensure operating reliability. Overall, you will serve as the liaison between maintenance and production to effectively communicate and schedule planned maintenance work orders.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK

• Screen and approve all work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for asset area to ensure job priority and efficient utilization of maintenance resources
• Monitor maintenance schedules to ensure there is no conflict with operation or production schedules
• Prioritize non-emergency and break-in work order requests to approve and reject, review complete work orders, and produce schedule for the next day/week
• Serve as the project originator for maintenance capital in asset area, including documentation and troubleshooting maintenance issues
• Plan and schedule any installation and startup of new equipment to minimize the disruption of normal operations
• Serve as critical member to the Operations Department team representing the interest of the group in all work activities both internal and external to the mill
• Partner with E&I and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors to review work requests to determine feasibility and safety controls for work to be performed
• Manage department's lockout/tag out program including timely updates to program
• Facilitate daily meetings with Maintenance Planners and Maintenance and Operations Managers, reviewing upcoming work requests, weekly scheduling, and outage planning
• Provide technical support and problem-solving techniques to Operations and Maintenance
• Support and foster safety and environmental compliance

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High School diploma, G.E.D.
• 5-10 years of experience in Pulp and Paper industry in both maintenance and operations
• Possess computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS)
• Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen
• Adept at problem-solving and identifying root cause to implement preventative methods
• Working knowledge of paper mill equipment, processes, and language used to describe such in this industry
• Ability to work within a 24/7 mill operations facility
• Be a strategic thinker with the confidence to make decisions which impact safety, operations, and productivity
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.