PM Maintenance Manager

Sofidel•Inola, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sofidel America is seeking a highly experienced Paper Mill Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activities within its paper mill operation. The role is responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of paper machines and associated mill systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment with critical production assets. The manager plans, directs, and executes maintenance activities across paper machines and mill systems, including wet end, dry end, stock preparation, and utilities. The role is accountable for equipment uptime, long-term asset reliability, and maintenance performance in support of production goals. It also leads maintenance teams, coordinates shutdowns and major repairs, manages budgets and spare parts, and works with operations leadership to resolve equipment issues and support production.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 to 10 years of maintenance leadership experience in a paper mill environment.
Direct experience with paper machine systems.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and reliability maintenance practices.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance operations for paper machines and mill systems, including wet end, dry end, stock preparation, and utilities.
Ensure the reliability and performance of critical equipment such as refiners, pumps, vacuum systems, rolls, dryers, and winding systems.
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve long-term equipment performance.
Manage mechanical and electrical maintenance teams, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost control.
Oversee maintenance planning and coordinate shutdowns, outages, and major repairs.
Ensure the proper use and accuracy of CMMS systems for work orders, planning, and tracking.
Collaborate with operations leadership to support production goals and resolve equipment issues in real time.
Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor support.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.