OMC - Fibers/Woodyard
About the role
The Franklin Mill is seeking an Operations Maintenance Coordinator for the Fibers and Woodyard departments. The successful candidate will coordinate the Manufacturing Work System (MWS) process, lead the MWS team, and ensure critical work is prioritized, planned, scheduled, and executed efficiently. The role drives Reliability Best Practices within the Fibers Business Unit, assists with safe and efficient operation of the area, and includes rotating on‑call responsibilities. This position reports directly to the Fibers Business Unit Manager.
Responsibilities
- Promote and support a safe and engaging culture
- Lead, facilitate, and document daily MWS meetings
- Lead and facilitate weekly planning meetings and routine outage planning meetings
- Review, screen, and approve work notifications
- Own and manage the work order backlog, including scheduling and leading quarterly backlog reviews
- Work with FLLs and APMs to ensure basic care routes are completed thoroughly and on time
- Assist departments in managing the maintenance budget
- Develop daily and outage planning schedules using MS Project
- Enforce company policies and procedures while maintaining a supportive work environment
- Lead by example and ensure acceptable work practices are followed
- Own the ZES (lockout and tagout) process in the departments
- Support reliability investigations for significant failures
- Support the departments during routine and annual shutdowns
- Fill in for the Fibers and Woodyard Area Manager(s) as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience in pulp/paper
- Strong commitment to safety
- Strong interpersonal leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
- Strong knowledge of maintenance processes and skills
- Thorough and detailed understanding of Fibers and Woodyard area processes
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Experience using SAP
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
- 401(k) and company‑funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
Pay
PL 13 – $93,400 to $124,500, with placement within the range determined by individual experience, skills, and abilities.
Schedule
Salaried Full‑Time
Location
Franklin Mill, 34040 Union Camp Dr, Franklin, VA 23851
About Global Cellulose Fibers
Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) transforms renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products, including towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal‑care items. Specialty pulp from GCF also serves as a sustainable raw material for construction materials, paints, coatings, and more. In 2024, GCF generated $2.8 billion in revenue, employs 3,300 people worldwide, and operates nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. The company promotes employee well‑being through safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces, valuing diversity, respect, and engagement.