Sr. Specialist, Mfg Ops

Operations Maintenance Coordinator

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.

The Opportunity

As Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC), Paper Mill you will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of operating assets, achieving department objectives for equipment reliability and maintenance budgets, and facilitating sound business decisions regarding the requirements for equipment maintenance versus productivity goals. You will provide support to the Department Managers, Production Supervisors, Maintenance and Operation Supervisors, and the Maintenance Planners for the coordination required to maintain and ensure operating reliability. Overall, you will serve as the liaison between maintenance and production to effectively communicate and schedule planned maintenance work orders.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Screen and approve all work orders in SAP for asset area to ensure job priority and efficient utilization of maintenance resources
• Monitor maintenance schedules to ensure there is no conflict with operation or production schedules
• Prioritize non-emergency and break-in work order requests to approve and reject, review complete work orders, and produce schedule for the next day/week
• Serve as the project originator for maintenance capital in asset area, including documentation and troubleshooting maintenance issues
• Plan and schedule any installation and startup of new equipment to minimize the disruption of normal operations
• Serve as critical member to the Operations Department team representing the interest of the group in all work activities both internal and external to the mill
• Partner with E&I and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors to review work requests to determine feasibility and safety controls for work to be performed
• Facilitate daily meetings with Maintenance Planners and Maintenance and Operations Managers, reviewing upcoming work requests, weekly scheduling, and outage planning
• Provide technical support and problem-solving techniques to Operations and Maintenance
• Support and foster safety and environmental compliance
• Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock's Path to One goals

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma, G.E.D.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in Pulp and Paper industry
• Possess computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to utilize SAP
• Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen
• Adept at problem-solving and identifying root cause to implement preventative methods
• Working knowledge of paper mill equipment, processes, and language used to describe such in this industry
• Ability to work within a 24/7 mill operations facility
• Be a strategic thinker with the confidence to make decisions which impact safety, operations, and productivity
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
• 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. 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.