Manager, Maintenance (Reliability)

Sappi•Skowhegan, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sappi Somerset Mill is seeking an experienced Reliability Manager to lead reliability and asset performance programs at one of North America’s premier integrated pulp and paper facilities. This leadership role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and long-term asset strategy across a complex manufacturing operation. The Reliability Manager will oversee Reliability Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Precision Maintenance, RCFA, and Paper Machine Roll Shop functions while supporting the development of Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) and driving a strong culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years of reliability, maintenance, or asset management experience in heavy industry
5+ years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of RCM, RCFA, predictive maintenance, and rotating equipment
Experience in pulp & paper, steel, mining, chemical, or power generation industries

Nice To Haves

CMRP certification
Vibration analysis or similar condition monitoring certification
Lean/Six Sigma experience
Experience with Operator Driven Reliability (ODR)
Paper machine roll or roll shop experience

Responsibilities

Lead mill-wide reliability and asset management strategy
Improve OEE, uptime, and maintenance performance
Drive predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance programs
Lead RCFA and chronic failure elimination efforts
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
Oversee roll shop reliability and performance
Develop and mentor reliability engineers, planners, and technicians
Champion continuous improvement and data-driven decision making
Mentor and develop engineers and maintenance professionals
Build training programs and support certifications (CMRP, vibration, lubrication, etc.)
Strengthen the pipeline of future engineering and technical talent