Reliability and Vibration Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Demopolis, AL seeks a Reliability & Vibration Supervisor to lead vibration analysis, lubrication reliability, and predictive maintenance programs across the mill. You will guide a team of technicians and work with maintenance, planning, engineering, and operations to improve asset performance and reduce downtime.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, route development, and budget input.

Qualifications

• Technical certification in vibration analysis, reliability, maintenance, industrial technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance, reliability, predictive maintenance, or related experience.
• Experience with vibration analysis, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, or reliability programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with computer-based maintenance and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mill's vibration analysis and lubrication programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Develop and maintain vibration monitoring routes and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Analyze and interpret vibration data to diagnose conditions and drive reliability improvements.
• Coordinate and monitor lubrication routes, lubricant usage, and best practices.
• Supervise and develop a team of vibration technicians and area lubricators.
• Partner with planning, maintenance, engineering, and operations to prioritize workloads.
• Develop department objectives, training plans, and budget recommendations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies and reliability tools to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Reliability engineering

Leadership

Condition monitoring

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Lubrication management

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

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.

Position: Reliability & Vibration Supervisor

Job Code: MOMNP3 + Sr. Specialist, Maintenance

Location: Demopolis, AL

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will lead the mill's vibration analysis and lubrication reliability programs to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and maximize operational efficiency. You will work closely with maintenance, planning, engineering, and operations teams to support proactive asset management and reliability initiatives. You will also provide leadership and development for a team of vibration technicians and lubricators while driving continuous improvement across multiple departments.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Lead the mill's vibration analysis and lubrication programs to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and support production objectives.
• Develop and maintain vibration monitoring routes and predictive maintenance strategies to identify equipment issues before failures occur.
• Analyze and interpret vibration data to diagnose equipment conditions, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous reliability improvements.
• Coordinate and monitor lubrication routes and task completions, lubricant usage, and best practices to ensure compliance with the mill's lubrication management program.
• Supervise and develop a team of vibration technicians and area lubricators by providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and skill development opportunities.
• Partner with planning, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to prioritize workloads, schedule reliability activities, and address potential equipment failures.
• Develop department objectives, training plans, and budget recommendations that support reliability and maintenance excellence.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and overall equipment reliability across multiple departments.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies and reliability tools to support data-driven decision making and long-term asset management strategies.

What you need to succeed

Required Qualifications

• Technical certification in vibration analysis, reliability, maintenance, industrial technology, or a related field,
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance, reliability, predictive maintenance, or related industrial experience.
• Experience with vibration analysis, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, or equipment reliability programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with computer-based maintenance and reporting systems, including data analysis and program development tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a paper mill, pulp and paper, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Certification in vibration analysis, machinery diagnostics, lubrication management, or reliability engineering, i.e. Vibration Cat I and Lubrication MLT 1 certifications.
• Experience developing predictive maintenance programs and reliability strategies.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, lubrication best practices, and asset management principles.
• Experience developing departmental budgets, training programs, and long-range reliability plans.

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.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• 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.