Predictive Maintenance Supervisor

International Paper•Selma, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Predictive Maintenance Supervisor owns the condition monitoring program and helps drive a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance in the mill. The role leads and develops PdM technicians, manages condition-monitoring routes and schedules, analyzes trend data, and collaborates with the maintenance workflow team to prioritize findings. The supervisor also supports reliability activities and continuously improves PdM practices and CMMS data.

Requirements

Ability to foster a team culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Thorough knowledge of industrial equipment and systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels.
Ability to approach positional responsibilities inclusively by engaging all team members in the area, department, and mill.
Working knowledge of vibration analysis, ultrasonic emission testing, and/or motion amplification.
Vibration Level 1 Certification or equivalent.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting background.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial maintenance and/or engineering in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure all PdM activities follow plant safety, LOTO, and environmental policies.
Lead, support, and develop a team of PdM technicians by setting expectations for daily activities, priorities, and quality of work.
Lead team meetings to review workload, safety concerns, and technical challenges.
Build and manage routine data collection routes and schedules across rotating and critical equipment.
Analyze trend data to identify developing issues and enter work notifications to address them.
Partner with the maintenance workflow team to prioritize findings from PdM technologies.
Ensure PdM equipment is maintained and calibrated as required.
Own and continuously improve CMMS data as it pertains to PdM activities.
Track route completions and defect identifications to ensure PdM route compliance and effectiveness.
Participate in RCFA's on equipment failures and use findings to improve the PdM program as warranted.
Support Reliability team colleagues as needed.