Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) 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 move fiber-based packaging forward.

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC Mill

 

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for safety, reliability, and technical excellence? Join our team as an E&I Maintenance Supervisor, where you’ll lead a skilled group of 10–15 Electrical & Instrumentation technicians and play a critical role in maintaining and improving mill operations.

 

What You’ll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team: Ensure safety compliance, provide training, assign work, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Drive Operational Excellence: Act as the primary resource for technical troubleshooting and problem-solving on electrical and instrumentation systems.Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Operational Maintenance Coordinators (OMCs), E&I Planners, and Reliability Engineers to schedule preventive maintenance, prioritize repairs, and implement long-term solutions.Champion Safety: Enforce corporate, division, and mill safety and environmental standards at all times.Plan and Execute: Assist in outage planning, coordinate emergency repairs, and manage personnel schedules, vacations, and other workforce needs.Optimize Performance: Support root cause analysis and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.Teach and Mentor: Share technical knowledge with technicians and operations personnel to build capability across the team.Manage Resources: Provide input on budgets, order materials, track expenditures, and maintain accurate records of work performed.Be Ready: Participate in on-call and weekend duty rotations as assigned.

 

 

What You’ll Bring

Experience: 3–5 years of E&I supervisory experience in an industrial setting (pulp and paper experience is a plus).Education: Bachelors or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA), ability to read P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings.Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with CMMS systems (JD Edwards a plus) and proficiency in MS Office and process control programs.Leadership Skills: Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication abilities to manage teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

 

 

Why Join Us?

At Smurfit WestRock, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on mill performance, safety, and reliability while growing your leadership and technical skills in a supportive environment.

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.