Electrical First Line Leader

International Paper•Mansfield, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance First Line Leader is responsible for the management, coordination, and direction of a maintenance crew in a designated area, reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager. This role involves managing the daily activities of a maintenance crew in an operating area, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of all maintenance and repair work. The leader will utilize the Manufacturing Work System (MWS) process, effectively manage resources through planning and scheduling, and assess training needs of crew members. Responsibilities also include responding to off-shift issues, managing team time and attendance, performance, and record-keeping, and communicating maintenance activities to operations through MWS and weekly planning meetings. The role requires working with operating departments to maintain optimum operating conditions, utilizing maintenance metrics to achieve crew goals, participating in the RCFA process, promoting integrated work between mechanical and electrical craftspeople, and using SAP PM and other automated tools to improve work procedures and preventive maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
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

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desirable

Responsibilities

Manage the daily activities of a maintenance crew in an operating area
Responsible for the safe, efficient execution of all maintenance and repair work in their area of responsibility
Ensure quality work is performed by the maintenance crew
Utilize the Manufacturing Work System (MWS) process
Effectively manage available resources on daily basis through efficient planning and scheduling activities
Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities
Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems
Responsible for team’s time and attendance, performance, and record keeping
Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily MWS and weekly planning meetings
Ensure daily schedule and weekly plans are posted
Work with operating departments to maintain optimum operating conditions and working relations
Utilize maintenance metrics to achieve crew goals
Participate in RCFA process
Promote integrated work between mechanical and electrical craftspeople
Utilize SAP PM and other automated tools to improve and update work procedures and preventive maintenance activities