Maintenance Superintendent

Domtar Products•Kingsport, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent for its Kingsport Packaging Mill in Kingsport, Tennessee. This full-time, permanent position is part of the mill’s Maintenance Team and is critical to the reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment. The role leads salaried and hourly mechanical and electrical maintenance employees to maintain plant equipment safely and at optimum efficiency, while helping the team apply troubleshooting skills and experience to resolve mechanical problems. The Maintenance Superintendent oversees day-to-day operations of the salaried mechanical maintenance team, coordinates maintenance and repairs with Operations and other personnel, and collaborates on work planning, project scheduling, and budget estimates. The role also identifies and implements mill-wide process and equipment reliability improvements and supports the team in resolving technical issues and determining repair procedures.

Requirements

At least five years of mechanical maintenance leadership experience in a pulp and paper setting.
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an associate degree in a maintenance-related field.
At least three years of demonstrated leadership experience leading a manufacturing mechanical and/or electrical maintenance team to achieve strong results.
Ability to lead safety improvements through personal commitment and procedures; knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening communication skills.
Analytical, critical-thinking, and proven problem-solving skills.
Proven success building a successful team.
Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills.
Results-focused and detail-oriented.
High degree of computer literacy, including computer-based maintenance software such as SAP and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and reliability disciplines.
Experience developing and managing a maintenance budget.
Experience developing and implementing maintenance training programs.
Aptitude for troubleshooting rotating equipment.
Ability to efficiently and effectively lead mechanical maintenance teams.
Ability to effectively develop mechanical and electrical maintenance employees.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill.
Ability to collaborate with Maintenance and Operations personnel.
Ability to interpret and apply principles of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Successful completion of applicable selection steps, which may include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests for some positions, and a fitness-for-duty test for some positions.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the salaried mechanical maintenance team, including safety, scheduling, timekeeping, training and development, performance, appropriate behavior, coaching, and counseling.
Coordinate equipment and facility maintenance and repairs with Operations and other key personnel to minimize downtime, ensure work is completed safely and on time, and ensure preventive maintenance is performed.
Collaborate with the Operations Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and other key personnel to plan work assignments, schedule projects, and determine cost estimates and budgets.
Identify and implement process and equipment reliability improvements across the mill in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering personnel.
Support the maintenance team by helping resolve technical issues and repair procedures and troubleshooting.