Papermaking Maintenance Planner — Ops & Downtime

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hodge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking an Operations Maintenance Coordinator to oversee maintenance planning and scheduling between operations and maintenance, focusing on weekly and downtime activities. You will collaborate with paper machine teams and maintenance staff to align department needs with budget requirements.

The role requires experience in papermaking processes, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to manage start-to-finish tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with papermaking processes and downtime planning.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage start-to-finish tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative, routine, and scheduled downtime maintenance schedules.
• Oversee safety/housekeeping performance and compliance.
• Control costs related to storeroom purchases and maintenance budgets.

Skills

Papermaking processes

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

End-to-end task management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking an Operations Maintenance Coordinator to oversee maintenance planning and scheduling between operations and maintenance, focusing on weekly and downtime activities. You will collaborate with paper machine teams and maintenance staff to align department needs with budget requirements.

The role requires experience in papermaking processes, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to manage start-to-finish tasks in a manufacturing environment.