Mgr II, Maintenance - 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.

Position: Maintenance Manager

Job Code: MOMNM4 + Mgr II, Maintenance

Location: Silsbee, TX

The Opportunity:

Manager II, Maintenance for the Extruder reports directly to the General Manager, Mill (Extruder) and has responsibility for a crew of hourly maintenance employees. The role manages the daily maintenance of the Silsbee converting facility to ensure the maintenance and process needs are efficiently identified, prioritized, and effectively optimized while operating within the cost control/budget that is established to maximize economic profit. The Manager II, Maintenance will also effectively manage the predictive and preventative process for the Silsbee converting facility.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Actively promotes and participates in all elements of the Safety Management System
• Responsible for his/her own safety and for ensuring all maintenance personnel are aware of, and adhere to, the safety rules and policies
• Review quality and production results daily to determine identifying trends that may lead to off quality if not addressed. Uses same reports to direct corrective actions. Updates maintenance portion of the production meeting.
• Understands his/her role with respect to the Smurfit Westrock Quality Policy, Environmental Policy, and QMS responsibilities and applies these principles to resolving daily issues
• Gathers and analyzes information to identify sources of machine downtime and quality issues. Works with the General Manager to identify probable causes and efforts to correct them as they arise
• Works with the General Manager to ensure the work environment and facilities are maintained to assure product quality
• Manage the maintenance needs by working with the General Manager to identify, prioritize, and efficiently optimize the scheduling of maintenance and outage work
• Active member of call duty team
• Responsible for the design, review and updating of the training material, specifically working with new equipment and vendors and/or Engineering when process changes occur.
• Responsible for the development, design, and implementation of the maintenance training program
• Manage maintenance employees in accordance with the Absenteeism-Tardy Control Guidelines
• Assist in ensuring fair and consistent application of the hourly labor agreement
• Attend and answer first step grievances for those that are maintenance related
• Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock's Path to One goal.

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required with a 2- or 4-year technical degree preferred
• 5 years of mechanical maintenance, supervisory/planning, analytical, and problem-solving experience
• Strong leadership skills and a team player
• Familiar with a Computerized Maintenance Management System; SAP a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated successful track record of effective problem-solving
• Possess strong collaboration skills with stakeholders across functions
• Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
• Minimal travel may be required
• Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence

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.

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.