Maintenance Supervisor in Covington, Virginia

Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the performance, reliability and results of all equipment and corresponding maintenance and repair work (including contract work) in his/her work area. Supervising in the field, this is accomplished by the proper training, deployment and control of craftspeople to complete jobs according to the Daily Work or Outage Schedule and any break-in or emergency work necessary. He/she directs and coordinates the work of their crew to eliminate over manning and idleness while achieving the safest and most efficient utilization of resources, tools, materials and equipment. The supervisor personally insures equipment is returned to proper operation after work is completed and allocates proper distribution of time to work orders.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

u2022 Support and drive safe work behaviors

u2022 Execute work plans

u2022 Handling daily maintenance work and emergency/break-in work

u2022 Support work planning efforts or plan work when needed and assigned

u2022 Use work management systems to lead craftsmen in reliability efforts of precision, predictive, and preventive maintenance

u2022 Work with a team composed of operations, E&I and mechanical salaried/hourly front line leaders to plan, schedule and execute daily/outage work and drive increased measured reliability metrics

u2022Responsible that all employees understand and utilize all safety requirements of job functions; in addition to use all required PPE during job tasks.

u2022 Position requires full knowledge of safety requirements and ensure compliance and accountability.

u2022 Working knowledge all safety procedures (including LOTO, fall protection, confined space entry, hot work and JHA for each position, proper guarding, seat belts, dock locks, etc.).

u2022 Employee must follow standard work procedures and safe work.

u2022 Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts

What you need to succeed:

u2022 Minimum High school diploma

u2022 Prefer two-year technical degree in maintenance related discipline or equivalent work history

u2022 Minimum at least 5 years of experience in maintenance or engineering in a major manufacturing or industrial environment

u2022 Proven leadership skills and abilities to implement change through effective coaching and communication of expectations and accountability of direct reports

u2022 Union and contractor environment and experience with contractual language preferred

u2022 Familiarity with corporate accounting policies, procedures, budget management, capital and business financial processes desired

u2022 Must be self-motivated; good work ethic; desire to meet or exceed goals & objectives with little guidance; strong leadership, organizational agility and communication skills a must

u2022 Excellent trouble-shooting skills

u2022 Training/certifications in OSHA, LOTO, LEO, confined space entry, reliability maintenance, government/corporate regulations and requirements for tank & vessel integrity, tank & vessel inspections, welding methods, welding inspections, R Stamp requirements, NCG, PSM, NDT, thermography/infrared applications and SAP desirable but not required.

u2022 Solid trouble-shooting and computer skills on a variety of platforms needed, mostly Microsoft/Windows driven or intranet

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.