Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor leads and directs a team of approximately ten (10) hourly team members supporting one of Riverdale Mill’s operating areas. They work in partnership with the area Mechanical FLL to ensure the reliable operation of the area equipment. This position reports to the Business Unit Area Maintenance Manager (AMM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the E/I team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
• Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
• Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.
• Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.
• Identify individual and organizational training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).
• Cook up and sustain 5S.
• Implement and sustain 5S.
• Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities.
• Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems.
• Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
• Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
• Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.
• Complete responsibilities in alignment with IP reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.).
• PLC knowledge and experience.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and ABB drive systems is desirable.
• Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.
• Serve on a weekend duty team for the Maintenance department.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred.
• Maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desirable.
• Supervisory experience necessary.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications.
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

Qualifications

• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

Skills

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred.
• Maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desirable.
• Supervisory experience necessary.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications.
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

About Us

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Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.