Maintenance Manager

The Job

Actively supervises employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team.

Report to Site Manager any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known, while providing technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.

Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program and Implement quality improvement and cost reduction ideas.

Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.

Manage machine reliability initiatives

Maintain adequate inventories of spare parts and Purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.

Troubleshoot and solve problems. Make data driven decisions.

Identify areas where safety issues could arise and take measures to proactively address the concerns.

Plans, schedules and monitors the timely completion of maintenance work orders.

Maintain a good working relationship with the plant management, supervisory staff and hourly employees.

Maintain good housekeeping practices.

Continually communicate in a positive manner.

Participate in weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual safety and environmental audits.

Skills

• Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
• Five + year’s maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
• College and/or related technical courses preferred.
• Five years’ experience in the corrugated box industry with heavy experience in electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity preferred.

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.
• Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.

Culture

We promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

About Us

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.