Senior Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Jacksonville, FL - SeminoleThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing expertise and leadership for mill electrical and mechanical maintenance functions to ensure reliability of mill assets and systems in order to maximize productivity and quality at optimum costs while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:Supports safety and environmental complianceManages planning, coordination, and execution of all facility maintenance and reliability activities in a cost-effective manner to optimize equipment availability, safety, and environmental performance.Coordinates and works closely with Mill Leadership Team in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget. Submits recommendations, monitor expenditures, prepare cost estimates, submit justification for equipment and assist in the development of improvement projects for the mill.Functions as a working team memberProvides technical direction to project team membersBe an operational resource by providing technical expertiseCoordinates outside resources to assist with operational improvementsEnsures all activities at the mill are in compliance with the mill, company, state, and federal policies and guidelines as it relates to the safety of employees and the execution of workCreates a culture of critical thinking and troubleshoot skills in order to build a platform of continuous improvement to the maintenance functions and overall mill operations.Responsible for the facility maintenance reliability programs and the development and planning for longer term improvements to these programs.Responsible for all preventative maintenance programs to include electrical, instrumentation, automation, controls, and mechanical.Responsible for strategic long-term maintenance planning to include infrastructure monitoring and improvements.Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in mill maintenance and incorporates new procedures and training as appropriate.Implements maintenance best practices and processes, including but not limited to, effective planning and scheduling complete with KPI tracking; technician precision maintenance training and application of skills; reliability efforts in lubrication, vibration, root cause analysis.Development of succession planning within the maintenance department and overall career development of personnel within the maintenance organizationEnsures efficient utilization of mill workforce and contractors to include oversight of various long-term contract agreements.Monitors behaviors within the organizational boundaries to maintain a culture embedded in professionalism, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, respect, and trust.Provides overall planning and coordination for routine and annual maintenance shutdowns.Work closely with the Engineering Manager for developing, planning, and implementing capital projects.Helps to manage the capital budget.What you need to succeed:B.S. Engineering, or related discipline10+ years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries, Pulp & Paper experience preferredProject management experience a plusExperience managing professionalsEffective communication with technical specialists, management, supervision, and techniciansKnowledge of Safety Programs and Trainings Construction experience in managing capital projects and leading project teamsExperience with managing capital projects outside major discipline. Working knowledge of power, pulp, and paper mill processes.Personal computer skillsCompetencies:Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and proceduresAbility to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets, and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes, and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilitiesChampion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things betterCustomer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer's needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitmentsDecision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seek input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to othersInitiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being promptedProblem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusionsInfluence & Persuasion – Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfullyQuality – Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiencyIntegrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestlyCommunication – Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skillsWhat we offer:Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potentialA 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.