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The Opportunity:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing leadership and maintenance managerial direction for a large, integrated pulp and paper mill with 5 paper machines; a pulp mill and power recovery system with 2 recovery furnaces, 1 hog fuel boiler; 2 Kamyr Digesters, an NSSC plant and a Wood Yard and Chip Handling System. The Maintenance Manager manages an organization with approximately 190 personnel and is charged with development and execution of maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, reduces overall maintenance cost, and ultimately improves productivity of the mill’s manufacturing processes. As a member of the Mill Leadership Team, the manager will help to establish, drive, and achieve mill-wide performance goals and objectives.
What you need to succeed:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Combination totaling 10+ years maintenance and engineering experience for a large, complex manufacturing facility in the pulp and paper industry with a minimum 5-year progressive management experience including performance management responsibilities.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components used in an industrial environment.
Commitment to safety and environment
Ability to foster positive labor relations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate change.
Strong commitment to teambuilding and a lead by example management style with the ability to motivate and coach for results.
Ability to develop, analyze and maintain budgets.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence up to the executive level and drive results.
Strong organizational skills: ability to use discretion, prioritize, maintain attention to detail and recognize time constraints.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise management systems
How you will impact WestRock:
This list identifies the essential functions. As with all jobs, all duties and responsibilities are not listed, and will vary based upon the department, team, and business needs.
Develop and execute maintenance strategies to reduce unscheduled machine/equipment downtime and ensure timely completion of capital projects as well as overall facility and equipment maintenance.
Support manufacturing and equipment strategies through project management, capital planning and project execution.
Coordinate with mill leadership to plan, prepare and carry out planned maintenance and MOC (Management of Change) projects to ensure minimal downtime and reduce cost.
Oversee a team of maintenance personnel providing leadership and expertise to ensure safety, availability of resources and timely turnaround during unplanned downtimes.
Develop and implement processes and procedures that support safe work practices.
Prepare budgets and forecasting for annual maintenance plan as well as develop plans to minimize unforeseen maintenance costs.
Leadership
Champion safety and quality efforts with department leads and ensure appropriate relative training activities are completed as well as motivate others to be active in these areas.
Supervises subordinate employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; mentoring; disciplinary action; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Directs and supervises the work of contract employees.
Coordinate projects and provide leadership and assistance to cross-functional project teams. Teams may be made up of internal employees, consultants, or temporary staff across several business units.
Manage and maintain operations within allocated budget (staffing and departmental expenses).
Compensation Offered
Pay (or pay range): $129,500 - $206,900 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)
Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics.
Benefits Offered
WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and 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 opportunities
An 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.
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.