[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Smurfit Westrock jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Smurfit Westrock # Sr. Mgr, Maintenance Senior individual contributor Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Posted July 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Sr-Mgr-Maintenance/30581) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Smurfit Westrock](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) / Sr. Mgr, Maintenance ## Job description Description & Requirements 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. ### JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing expertise and leadership to the service and maintenance staff while ensuring the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of WestRock’s mill assets. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for driving continuous improvement of mill operations to enable efficient, high-quality production of customer products. ### MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Business Excellence - Provide strategic leadership on maintenance operations to ensure maximum production - Develop and implement the short- and long-term maintenance strategy to enable operating efficiency in alignment with WestRock’s values Create Maintenance Department safety goals and plan to ensure a safe work environment - Create an effective Plant Maintenance Program using industry best practices to maximize equipment reliability and uptime - Supervise and inspect maintenance work to ensure the most effective, efficient and up-to-date technology and preferred maintenance practices are implemented by craftsmen - Manage and analyze maintenance department KPIs to assess operating efficiency and identify opportunities to drive performance excellence - Monitor and communicate departmental performance in Safety, Environmental, Reliability, and Cost effectiveness - Provide guidance in the development of the maintenance business plan and forecasts - Lead maintenance staff to exceed industry standards and set new industry uptime and reliability standards - Serve as a member of the Plant Leadership Team to align on Plant goals and standards and collaborate on organizational effectiveness - Negotiate using win-win strategies on behalf of WestRock with the Labor Union representatives on contract issues ### People and Culture - Ensure a safe work environment and adherence to all corporate, state and federal safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and regulations by all maintenance staff - Foster a culture of care that promotes active participation and buy-in for safety and maintenance reliability from craftsmen - Ensure maintenance staff is adequately trained and motivated to achieve departmental objectives in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner CRITICAL SKILLS / CAPABILITIES: Leadership Decision-Making Problem-Solving Strategic Thinking Communication Negotiation Conflict Resolution TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Productivity Suite JDE, PLC / DCS or similar CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) ### EXPERIENCE Required: 10 - 15 years of experience in industrial maintenance Preferred: 5 + years of experience in maintenance management EDUCATION: Required: 2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering Keywords: maintenance manager, mechanical maintenance manager, maintenance leader, maintenance superintendent, maintenance area manager, maintenance operations manager, reliability superintendent, reliability manager, paper, mill, linerboard, liner, paperboard, paper machine, stock prep, pulpers, screens, washers, dryers, pulp, pulp mill, boilers, rotating equipment, electromechanical, preventative maintenance, reliability, CMMS, pumps, motors, boilers, conveyors, hydraulics, hydraulic systems, sustainable products, alignment, mechanical, electromechanical, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, EPAM, maintenance planning, maintenance Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 91 days[Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Sr-Mgr-Maintenance/30581) ## More jobs at Smurfit Westrock ### [2nd Shift Maintenance Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/46e0fdcdf30b1b6f133c/) ### [Anlst, Maintenance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/a258da9ef1511d4c572a/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Hermosillo Sonora Mgr I Maintenance Son 85747](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/df1a1c7550a32d836ee2/) TE Connectivity ### [Mgr Sales](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/6b5030a31326f0e7b2d2/) FedEx ### [Mgr Sourcing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/fcc4c44c323a024e737f/) FedEx ### [Mgr-Housekeeping (NE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/marriott-international/jobs/eb29d2c873cb8c83cd44/) Marriott International ### [workforce management insights mgr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/d79b7032aacc004d8eae/) Richemont OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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