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WestRock Company Maintenance Coordinator, Purchasing in Longview, Washington

Career Opportunity:

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will manage plant/maintenance department materials purchasing applications in order to effectively plan all maintenance work projects. The Maintenance Coordinator also safely maximizes the machine center uptime and speed through efficient utilization of manpower, materials, methods and equipment. You will also provide input to appropriate leadership personnel regarding suggestions or methods that will improve plant/maintenance department purchasing record keeping processes and procedures. providing superior maintenance, clerical and administrative planning services to internal and external customers, with a focus on maintenance technical personnel assigned to operational areas within the manufacturing facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

  • Manage the monthly maintenance budget, plan work orders or facility repairs, and perform plant and/or maintenance department day-to-day reviews to ensure that the facility is operating reliably and safely

  • Provide superior maintenance, clerical and administrative planning services to internal and external customers, with a focus on maintenance technical personnel assigned to operational areas within the manufacturing facility.

  • Work with appropriate maintenance and other plant personnel, to ensure all planned work and record keeping is complete and timely

  • Help establish routine monthly equipment and building maintenance tasks by supporting preventative maintenance schedules

  • Maintain equipment information and documentation through the JDE System.

  • Manage the parts inventory system including, but not limited to: Spare parts status, Purchase requisitions for inventory replenishment, Vendor parts pricing and vendor management, Work order status, Warranty tracking

  • Receiving into inventory, putting stock away, creating new labels and entering new part numbers

  • Perform cycle counts as required

  • Screen and approve work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for asset area to ensure job priority and efficient utilization of maintenance resources

  • Manage and track maintenance budget, identify variances, and provide explanations to justify budget deviations

  • Identify parts required for necessary maintenance efforts (preventative maintenance, machine repairs, etc.) and plan/budget for the acquisition of required parts

  • Maintain planned work order backlog according to facility guidelines and utilize backlog to schedule daily and weekly work list

  • Develop hands-on knowledge and expertise of production equipment, parts, functions and processes through observation and engaging with employees on the production floor

  • Partner with Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Supervisors to review work requests and determine feasibility and safety controls for work to be performed

  • Communicate with production team and maintenance staff to resolve chronic and repeat failures with equipment, provide status updates on maintenance efforts, and gather feedback

  • Participate in production meetings with Maintenance Managers, Planners and Operations Managers to review upcoming work requests, weekly scheduling, and outage planning

What you need to succeed:

  • High School diploma or GED is required; Associate or Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred

  • 1-year manufacturing maintenance system applications environment preferred

  • Office clerical or accounting experience preferred

  • Strong computer/data entry experience and familiarization with Microsoft office programs

  • Experience in phone and direct supplier contacts; conflict resolution

  • Experience in parts inventory management system application preferred

  • Working knowledge of corrugated manufacturing equipment, processes, and language is preferred, including knowledge of corrugators, flexo folder gluer, and printing press machinery

  • Knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) is a plus

  • Proven track record of analytical skills that drive decision-making

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to adapt and take action in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Compensation Offered:

  • Pay range: 53,250-88,750

  • Overtime eligible

  • Bonus Eligible:

  • Long Term Incentive Eligible: No

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 WestRock (health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

  • 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.

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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.

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