WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor
Longview, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $134K/yrWestRock Company is a global packaging company committed to sustainability and safety. The Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for leading the electrical and instrumentation workforce, ensuring safety, executing goals, and troubleshooting equipment effectively.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Ensure the safety and health of all personnel in area of responsibility as related to work activities
Hold toolbox safety & morning assignment meeting
Trouble shooting equipment and providing direction to mechanics
Attend field day meetings
Attend training & other meetings
Conduct safety audits of mechanics & work area
May occasionally work a night or weekend duty assignments supervising mechanics
Attend daily planning with area maintenance team
Visit work sights to review mechanics work, etc
Filling out daily time sheets for mechanics
Lead with a relentless pursuit to improve
Efforts to achieve this end shall be directed to training employees to perform their jobs safely without committing unsafe acts and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping
Conducts Safety Observation Tours and Safety Audits
Conducts incident analysis on all accidents- Ensures corrective actions are implemented
Enforces Safety Rules
Plans for emergencies
Ensures personal protective equipment is utilized properly
Conducts regular safety meetings / communications
Ensures employees receive all safety training
Ensures Safe Operating Practices are reviewed with employees
Qualification
Required
Experience in a manufacturing leadership role required
Model safe work practices and behaviors in all you do
A strong working knowledge of electrical components used in an industrial environment
Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical proficiency, and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC
Proven Leadership skills in developing strategies to attain performance objectives required
Solid PLC, VFD, and DCS background. (Rockwell, Honeywell, Siemens)
DC drive experience
Excellent troubleshooting skills that you can use to coach and mentor
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred (preferably in an engineering or technology arena)
Experience using Reliability tools such as Pareto analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) preferred
Experience working with advanced Predictive Maintenance tools such as Infrared, Vibration, Oil, and Ultrasonic analysis, shaft and machine alignment, and precision maintenance preferred
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S
Previous electrical maintenance supervisory experience in paper mill operations is preferred
Experience with kraft, linerboard, and corrugated medium machines is highly preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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