Maintenance Planner - Paper Machines - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

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.

The Opportunity

Opportunity summary: As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for providing superior maintenance and administrative planning services to internal and external customers, especially for our maintenance technical personnel assigned to the operational areas in the mill. In this role, you will execute the critical planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting of repair activities to ensure operational effectiveness.

What you need to succeed:

• Associate degree


• 2 to 3 years in manufacturing maintenance environment


• Knowledge of Pulping & Paper Making Processes and Equipment


• Demonstrated successful track record of effective problem-solving


• Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results


• Possess advance computer skills working with Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence


• Ability to maintain complex records and to assemble and organize data


• Possess strong mechanical acumen


• Possess strong collaboration skills with stakeholders across functions


• Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time


• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills


• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver messages to customers and WestRock employees

How you will impact WestRock

• Maintain backlog of work orders and move work orders to the ready-to-schedule phase, and review technician feedback upon work completion


• Track the progress of work order flow through the work order system by performing plant and/or maintenance department day-to-day reviews


• Plan all maintenance work activities associated with maintenance work orders and record technician troubleshooting feedback in SAP


• Conduct initial screening of incoming work orders, identify scope of the work orders, and analyze required level of planning


• Coordinate outage planning activities such as scope identification and control, scheduling, risk assessments, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Partner with Validators to ensure that plans and schedules are aligned based on the available equipment to support the mill


• Incorporate safety requirements for all work orders and jobs to support and drive safe work behaviors


• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of work orders and resolve any work order issues


• Maintain real-time equipment bill of materials in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), including parts that have changed and update new equipment data


• Comply with ISO, Safety, Environmental and other technical codes, and regulations


• Provide leadership and coaching in safety, training, and work allocation to uphold the standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians

Compensation Offered

• Pay (or pay range): $74,625 - $124,375 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)


• Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics

Benefits Offered

WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

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.


• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.

The salary range for this position is $74,625.00 - $124,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.