Area Maintenance Manager - P&R

Global Cellulose Fibers•Riegelwood, NC

3d•$115,000 - $145,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Area Maintenance Manager at International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill leads efforts to eliminate recurring maintenance problems, reduce maintenance costs, and improve equipment reliability in the Power and Recovery Areas. The role is responsible for employee safety, team building, and regulatory compliance among workers in the area. The Area Maintenance Manager provides the manpower, equipment, and other maintenance resources needed to safely and efficiently meet work schedules developed by the MWS Team. The manager ensures quality workmanship and maintenance services to keep area equipment in reliable operating condition. Working with the Mill Maintenance Manager and Lead Team, the manager establishes the area maintenance budget, tracks maintenance costs, and provides routine updates to the PMC and Core Team. The role also organizes and facilitates monthly reviews of area store-stock parts and materials inventory with the MWS Team and Stores/Purchasing Managers, and participates in daily Core meetings. This is a salaried, full-time position based at the Riegelwood Mill in Riegelwood, North Carolina. The listed pay range is $115,000–$145,500; placement within the range depends on individual experience, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least five years of industry experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience supervising maintenance craftsmen.
Experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Responsibilities

Work with area operations and maintenance staff to implement strategic maintenance initiatives that support reliability goals, key performance metrics, and maintenance cost objectives.
Develop plant mechanics into a well-trained, committed, and spirited maintenance team.
Provide equipment-related expertise and technical guidance for equipment in the area.
Connect daily with operations leadership to understand their needs and build a positive, one-team relationship between operations and maintenance.
Prepare, monitor, and manage the area maintenance budget.
Provide manpower, equipment, and other maintenance resources needed to safely and efficiently meet work schedules developed by the MWS Team.
Ensure quality workmanship and maintenance services that keep area equipment in reliable operating condition.
Track area maintenance costs and provide routine updates to the PMC and Core Team.
Organize and facilitate monthly reviews of store-stock parts and materials inventory with the MWS Team and Stores/Purchasing Managers.
Participate and contribute in daily Core meetings.
Promote employee safety, team building, and regulatory compliance among workers in the area.