Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

International Paper•Selma, AL

48d•$89,000 - $118,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor – Paper Machines position is located at the Riverdale Mill in Selma, AL. This facility is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing operation. The supervisor will lead a general mechanic crew of approximately ten (10) hourly team members supporting the mill's paper machines. This role works in partnership with the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to ensure reliable equipment operation and reports to the Business Unit Area Maintenance Manager (AMM).

Requirements

B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations (maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desired)
Previous supervisory experience required
Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications
Active learner and ability to develop direct reports
Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player

Nice To Haves

Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the general mechanic team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.
Responsible for team’s time and attendance, performance, and record keeping.
Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and feedback.
Identify individual and organizational training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).
Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities.
Coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
Coordinate with AMM and with other areas of the mill to share maintenance resources when necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks mill wide.
Coordinate with area Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to jointly resource tasks and solve problems across maintenance disciplines.
Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems.
Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily and weekly planning meetings.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.
Complete responsibilities in alignment with IP reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.).
Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.
Implement and sustain 5S in designated areas.
Serve on a weekend duty team for the Maintenance department.