Predictive Maintenance Supervisor

International Paper•Selma, AL

4d•$89,000 - $118,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Predictive Maintenance Supervisor owns the mill’s condition monitoring program and helps shift maintenance from reactive to proactive. The role leads and develops a team of PdM technicians, establishes priorities and quality expectations, manages data collection routes and schedules for rotating and critical equipment, analyzes trends to identify developing problems, and coordinates findings with the maintenance workflow team. The supervisor also ensures that PdM activities comply with plant safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and environmental policies; maintains PdM equipment and calibration; improves PdM-related CMMS data; tracks route compliance and effectiveness; and participates in root cause failure analyses (RCFAs) to improve the program. The position supports other Reliability team members as needed. This is a salaried, full-time position based in Selma, Alabama. The listed pay range is $89,000–$118,600, with placement depending on experience, skills, and abilities. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, though equivalent practical experience may be considered. At least 10 years of industrial maintenance and/or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required. International Paper describes its workplaces as safe, caring, and inclusive. The company offers leadership training and promotional opportunities, as well as benefits that include health, welfare, retirement, paid time off, education and development support, and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure PdM activities follow plant safety, LOTO, and environmental policies.
Lead, support, and develop PdM technicians by setting expectations for daily activities, priorities, and work quality.
Lead team meetings to review workload, safety concerns, and technical challenges.
Build and manage routine data collection routes and schedules for 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 related to PdM activities.
Track route completions and defect identifications to ensure PdM route compliance and effectiveness.
Participate in RCFAs on equipment failures and use findings to improve the PdM program as appropriate.
Support Reliability team colleagues as needed.