Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent

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. The Opportunity The Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent manages and is responsible for managing the installation, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the mill. The Maintenance Superintendent reports directly to the mill Maintenance Manager. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Manages all maintenance systems which include equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, and maintenance recordsDevelops action plans to address maintenance inefficiencies and repeat equipment failures.Sets department objectives for improving safety, employee training, quality, cost, and productivity as well as development of the maintenance budgetDevelops salaried department employees through effective communication, training, and supervisory skillsInterfaces with all operating departmentsInvestigates problems to ensure efficient facility operation and determines root cause to prevent reoccurrence Coordinates efforts with maintenance and operating departments Ensures activities are in compliance with mill, company, state, and federal policies and guidelines as it relates to the safety of employees and the execution of workMonitors behaviors within organizational boundaries to maintain a culture embedded in professionalism, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, respect, and trustSupports and fosters safety and environmental compliance Competencies SafetyAbility to ExecuteChampion of & Adaptor to ChangeCustomer FocusedDecision Making/JudgmentInitiativeProblem Solving/AnalysisInfluence & PersuasionQualityIntegrityCommunication What You Need To Succeed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (or related field) with 7+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience within the paper industry is a plus, but not requiredSupervisory / management experience is required Compensation Offered Pay (or pay range): $120,375 – $200,625 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics Benefits Offered Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K). What We Offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. 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. The salary range for this position is $120,375.00 - $200,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2026.