Smurfit Westrock | Maintenance Manager | forney, tx

7 hours ago

forney, United States Smurfit Westrock Full time

To lead the maintenance department in operation and safety excellence in regards to installation, repair and upkeep of plant property, including machines, mechanical systems, buildings and other structures. To manage and coordinate the development of activities in relation to preventive and corrective maintenance of the installations in the plant, in accordance with the production targets and budgets, for the purpose of ensuring the optimum operation and availability of installations.


Primary Duties

  • Participate as a member of the mill’s Management Team in formulating Strategies, Plans and Budgets and in monitoring its (subsequent) performance so as to ensure that the Mill goals are achieved
  • Define respective department strategy (goals/objectives) and is responsible for successful implementation
  • Supervise and control the start-up of projects with new installations in order to attain the results forecast in terms of deadlines and costs and improvements in productivity or quality
  • Program and control preventive maintenance work, establishing the tests to which the manufacturing equipment is to be subject
  • Minimize downtime and increase machine efficiency by scheduling, overseeing, and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery
  • Oversee the sub-contracting of maintenance for the plant’s installations
  • Collaborate with Purchasing establishing the technical specifications of materials and implementing stock control of maintenance parts
  • Proactively manage stock parts and streamline where feasible, cutting down on obsolete items etc.
  • Implement the maintenance budget and monitor its efficiency
  • Manage the routine (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) processing activities typically associated with the Maintenance function at plant level in compliance with the standards set by the Group
  • Ensure that those employed in the Maintenance function have the knowledge and skills, encourage their development and flexibility, co-ordinate their work, and provide guidance and support whenever necessary
  • Review, on a regular basis, the processes in the Maintenance function and, with other members of the Mill’s Management Team, processes within the businesses upon which the Maintenance function is dependent, to ensure that they are delivering what is required in an effective manner
  • Ensures that the entire team work towards common goals and objectives
  • Defines KPIs for the Maintenance Department (which are cascaded down to the individual team members) and ensure timely follow up and delivery with monthly reports to Mill Manager
  • Advise, in the first instance, the Mill Manager at the earliest opportunity of any concerns he/she may have regarding the Performance of the department and/or its processes
  • Strive for best in class Maintenance function within the Industry / Set the Industry Standard, adapting new ideas, concepts from others within and outside industry
  • Keep up to date on new development and foster learning & development among the team; Oversee that cross training takes place among the team
  • Performs other work-related duties and project work as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned


Job Qualifications

  • English, Spanish (preferable)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
  • +10 years’ experience in TQM, ISO, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Process Improvement
  • Good knowledge of ANSI/ISO/SFI/FSC/GMP; Quality Management Systems
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and written), dealing with individuals at all levels; comfortable to represent the company in the best possible light
  • High energy, with the ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate & develop both senior and junior level staff
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Self-motivated and committed individual, strong work ethic
  • Excellent analytical skills, methodical approach and commercial acumen
  • Ability to work with various departments (sales, operations, finance) to resolve challenges
  • Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally (e.g. key customers etc.)
  • Able to drive team to continuously improve processes and foster good working relationships
  • Capable of stepping back and let the direct reports handle day to day issues with their teams
  • Applies analytical thinking
  • Ability to work against strict deadlines and deliver on time
  • Capable of prioritizing various tasks among team
  • Provide sound information to General Manager, supporting him/her in his/her decision making process
  • Display well developed organizational skills, demonstrate initiative & judgment and a proven record of service excellence


Supervisory Duties

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and hear on a frequent basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


About Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.


EEO Statement

Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.

Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.

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