Mill Maintenance Manager

Koch•Muskogee, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Facility Maintenance Leader role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Muskogee, OK. The Muskogee facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Facility Maintenance Leader is responsible for supervising and leading the maintenance team to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all production equipment. This role involves planning, scheduling, and overseeing maintenance activities, coaching team members, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support production goals. This role will work closely with reliability, maintenance, and operations departments to facilitate continuous improvements, safely improving productivity, reducing costs through process/equipment optimizations and operator knowledge and skill improvements throughout the Muskogee facility. This role will lead and support preventative maintenance programs, and provide technical support for troubleshooting, to minimize downtime and maximize process efficiencies and reports directly to the Plant Leader.

Requirements

Proven experience in a maintenance leader or supervisory role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), preferably SAP PM
Experience implementing precision maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field
Certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) practices
Experience working within a pulp, paper, and/or tissue converting manufacturing environment
Experience with repairing/troubleshooting pumps, gearboxes, paper machine rolls, mechanical drive systems (conveyors, line shafts, drag chains), steam turbines, PLCs, high voltage (480V), & AC/DC drives

Responsibilities

Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
Assist in the planning and design of construction projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and goals
Lead and manage dry end construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and timeline
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and contractors to ensure seamless project execution
Enforce strict adherence to all safety policies and regulatory requirements on-site
Supervise construction crews and contractors, providing direction, motivation, and development
Monitor construction standards and workmanship to maintain high-quality deliverables
Prepare and manage budget forecasts, monitor costs, and authorize expenditures within project limits
Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and communicate status updates to leadership
Identify opportunities to improve construction workflows, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency