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General Information

Job ID
ATR38450
Posting Job Title
Maintenance Manager
Locations
OH Cincinnati
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
05-Mar-2024
Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

Opportunity summary:  As a Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for providing expertise and leadership to the service and maintenance staff while ensuring the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of WestRock’s plant assets. Your role will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement of plant operations to enable efficient, high-quality production of customer products. 

 

How you will impact WestRock

  • 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
  • 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
  • Manage and analyze maintenance department KPIs to assess operating efficiency and identify opportunities to drive performance excellence
  • Negotiate using win-win strategies on behalf of WestRock with the Labor Union representatives on contract issues

 

What you need to succeed:

  • 2- year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 - 15 years in industrial maintenance with supervisory experience of maintenance engineers
  • Adept at problem-solving and identifying root cause to implement preventative methods 
  • Ability to plan and manage a budget
  • Ability to work within a 24/7 plant operations facility
  • Be a strategic thinker with the confidence to make decisions which impact safety, uptime and productivity
  • Ability to coach and develop talent to create a highly productive, safety-conscious team 
  • Strong communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
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.