Maintenance Manager

International Paper•Richland, MS

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager supervises employees and coordinates, executes, and plans maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team. The role provides technical expertise on plant equipment and facilities and reports to the Site Manager any information that may impede plant operations as soon as it becomes known. The manager initiates or maintains a cost-effective preventive maintenance program, implements quality improvement and cost-reduction ideas, works with vendors and subcontractors, maintains spare-parts inventories, and purchases materials and supplies as needed. The role troubleshoots problems, proactively addresses potential safety issues, and plans, schedules, and monitors maintenance work orders. It also involves maintaining working relationships with plant management, supervisors, and hourly employees; supporting good housekeeping; communicating positively; and participating in safety and environmental audits. The current work location is the Jackson Box Plant in Richland, Mississippi. A new facility in Brandon, Mississippi, is under construction and expected to open in early 2028; operations and personnel will transition to that location after completion.

Requirements

Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
Five or more years of maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.

Nice To Haves

College education and/or related technical courses preferred.
Five years of experience in the corrugated box industry preferred, with substantial experience in electronics, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity.
Action oriented.
Builds effective teams.
Business insight.
Customer focus.
Decision quality.
Develops talent.
Manages conflict.
Optimizes work processes.
Organizational savvy.
Plans and aligns.

Responsibilities

Supervise employees and coordinate, execute, and plan maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team.
Report to the Site Manager as soon as known any information that may impede plant operations, while providing technical expertise on plant equipment and facilities.
Initiate or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
Implement quality improvement and cost-reduction ideas.
Work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
Maintain adequate spare-parts inventories and purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.
Troubleshoot and solve problems.
Identify potential safety issues and proactively address them.
Plan, schedule, and monitor timely completion of maintenance work orders.
Maintain good working relationships with plant management, supervisory staff, and hourly employees.
Maintain good housekeeping practices and communicate in a positive manner.
Participate in weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual safety and environmental audits.