Maintenance Manager

International Paper•Richland, MS

9d•$101,000 - $134,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager supervises the everyday coordination, execution, and planning of maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team. The position provides technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities and reports information that may impede plant operations to the Site Manager as soon as it becomes known. The role is currently based at the Jackson Box Plant in Richland, Mississippi. A new facility in Brandon, Mississippi, is expected to open in early 2028, after which operations and personnel will transition there. The manager develops and maintains cost-effective preventive maintenance programs, implements quality improvement and cost-reduction ideas, works with vendors and subcontractors, manages spare-parts inventory, and purchases necessary materials and supplies. The role also plans and monitors maintenance work orders, troubleshoots problems, proactively addresses potential safety concerns, and participates in safety and environmental audits. International Paper describes its workplaces as safe, caring, and inclusive, and highlights leadership training and promotional opportunities. The company also emphasizes sustainable practices and its work in corrugated packaging and sustainable packaging solutions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College coursework and/or related technical courses preferred.
Five years of experience in the corrugated box industry preferred.
Heavy experience in electronics, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity preferred.
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 the everyday coordination, execution, and planning of maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team.
Report information that may impede plant operations to the Site Manager promptly and provide technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.
Initiate or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
Implement quality improvement and cost-reduction ideas.
Contact and 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 take proactive measures to 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 continually in a positive manner.
Participate in weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual safety and environmental audits.