Maintenance Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock · Spanish Fork, UT

Level: Supervisor
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Spanish Fork, UT. , you will be a servant leader who supports the development of craftsmen by providing coaching to ensure adherence to preferred maintenance practices that maximize efficiency and safety.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 29 other live reliability postings in Utah.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Smurfit Westrock
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Send a short, curious note
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The Opportunity

As an Environmental & Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee maintenance operations using precision and preventative maintenance to maximize plant and production equipment uptime. In this role, you will be a servant leader who supports the development of craftsmen by providing coaching to ensure adherence to preferred maintenance practices that maximize efficiency and safety.

In addition to core maintenance leadership, you will champion environmental stewardship across the facility. This includes ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, monitoring waste streams, supporting pollution‑prevention initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in energy efficiency and resource conservation. You will partner with operations and EHS teams to maintain environmentally responsible practices, reduce environmental risks, and promote a culture of sustainability.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

•Assist and provide direction to craftsmen with equipment troubleshooting to mitigate downtime
•Monitor and approve inventory orders to control storeroom spend according to planned budget
•Ensure compliance and proper use of parts and equipment according to preferred maintenance practices
•Oversee craftsmen’s compliance with corporate, division, plant safety and environmental rules and procedures
•Lead development and implementation of continuous process improvement of reliability plans in the plant
•Demonstrate ownership of business and management goals by effectively leading craftsmen to align on objectives
•Lead safety efforts by identifying high-risk situations, conducting safety meetings, and coordinating maintenance related safety activities
•Provide leadership and coaching in safety, training, and work allocation to uphold the standards of maximum safety for all maintenance employees
•Collaborate with operations and mechanical leaders to plan, schedule and execute daily and break-in work and to increase measured reliability metrics

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to succeed

•2-year technical degree in a Maintenance related discipline or related work experience
•3 - 5 years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
•Working knowledge of maintenance techniques and equipment (i.e. pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes)
•Safety mindset with thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures
•Initiative to problem solve and take independent action
•Great communication with the ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
•Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire others to excel
•Must be organized with great time management to manage multiple priorities