Plant Maintenance Leader: Maximize Uptime & Safety

Westrock Company, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture based on integrity

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Benefits package: medical, dental, vis

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead service and maintenance staff, ensuring safe, reliable upkeep of plant assets and continuous improvement of operations. You will drive maintenance strategy, KPIs, and safety initiatives while aligning with plant leadership on goals and cost-effective practices.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree and at least 10 years in industrial maintenance, with 5+ years in supervision.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years in industrial maintenance with 5+ years in maintenance supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office—Excel, Outlook—and CMMS (e.g., JDE, PLC/DCS).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on maintenance operations to maximize production.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term maintenance strategy for operating efficiency.
• Create maintenance safety goals and plans to ensure a safe work environment.
• Establish a maintenance program using best practices to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Supervise and inspect maintenance work to ensure up-to-date technology and practices.
• Monitor KPIs to assess efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide guidance for the maintenance business plan and forecasts.
• Lead staff to exceed industry standards and uptime expectations.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership Team to align goals and standards.
• Negotiate with labor union representatives on contract issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Strategic planning

Safety leadership

Team motivation

Problem solving

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

JDE

PLC/DCS or CMMS

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead service and maintenance staff, ensuring safe, reliable upkeep of plant assets and continuous improvement of operations. You will drive maintenance strategy, KPIs, and safety initiatives while aligning with plant leadership on goals and cost-effective practices.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree and at least 10 years in industrial maintenance, with 5+ years in supervision.