Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance operations to achieve safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance. The role drives results in safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, cost, equipment reliability, and employee development. The supervisor provides direction and support to maintenance crews; assigns work and coordinates priorities and resources; coaches employees; and supports employee relations, payroll, and administrative processes. The role plans and coordinates maintenance activities, schedules, shutdowns, rebuilds, work packages, and resources, while troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing corrective actions. The position monitors equipment performance and preventive and predictive maintenance activities, analyzes recurring equipment issues and maintenance costs, maintains equipment records and work documentation, and coordinates repairs, lubrication programs, oil analysis, and maintenance materials. It also promotes safe work practices, addresses safety risks, ensures inspections and documentation are completed, supports environmental and regulatory compliance, and maintains clean, organized work areas. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing and operational areas. The role is eligible for the company's Incentive Plan. Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits generally begin after 30 days; paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. Clearwater Paper does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 3 years of experience in paper mill maintenance, engineering, project management, and/or production management.
- Functional knowledge of fire protection, utility systems, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, work order systems, and world-class maintenance practices.
- Experience using a Computer Maintenance Management System (JD Edwards).
- Demonstrated analytical troubleshooting skills.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and support to maintenance crews to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities.
- Assign work, manage priorities, and coordinate resources to support maintenance and operational requirements.
- Coach employees, provide feedback, and create development opportunities to improve skills and performance.
- Support employee relations, payroll, and administrative processes.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support equipment reliability, operational performance, and cost objectives.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules, shutdowns, rebuilds, work packages, and resource requirements.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and identify opportunities to prevent failures.
- Prioritize maintenance work while managing timelines, resources, materials, and costs.
- Monitor maintenance activities to ensure alignment with production requirements and equipment needs.
- Monitor equipment performance and preventive and predictive maintenance activities to identify issues and improve reliability.
- Analyze recurring equipment issues and maintenance costs to support corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain equipment records, maintenance history, and work documentation to support planning and reliability initiatives.
- Coordinate equipment repairs, lubrication programs, oil analysis, and maintenance materials.
- Support initiatives to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and optimize maintenance practices.
- Promote safe work practices through inspections, safety meetings, employee engagement, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Identify and address safety risks associated with maintenance activities, equipment, and work areas.
- Ensure required safety inspections, documentation, and follow-up actions are completed.
- Support safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for maintenance operations.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas that support safe and compliant work practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Incentive Plan
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, generally beginning after 30 days
- Paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
