Maintenance Front Line Leader - Mechanical

International Paper

• $82K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
  • Five years of experience in pulp and paper industry preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing maintenance leadership.
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems like pumps and gearboxes.
  • Familiarity with maintenance planning and CMMS, especially SAP.
  • Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and advocate for a culture of safety and compliance.
  • Coach and mentor mechanical maintenance team members.
  • Manage daily maintenance operations, including staffing and scheduling.
  • Coordinate maintenance priorities with various operational teams.
  • Drive work execution through SAP maintenance processes.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Maintenance Work Systems.
  • Plan and oversee complex mechanical maintenance tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans, including medical and dental.
  • Life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
  • Paid Time Off and education development perks including tuition reimbursement.
  • Student loan repayment assistance and voluntary benefit options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Maintenance Front Line Leader - Mechanical

Pay Rate:

$82,500 - $125,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Prattville, Alabama

The Prattville Mill is currently seeking a Maintenance Front Line Leader. The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Maintenance group and reports to the Area Maintenance Manager.

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Lead and promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop mechanical maintenance personnel to improve skill capability and performance.
  • Manage daily maintenance activities including staffing, scheduling, work prioritization, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate and communicate maintenance priorities with Operations, Reliability, Engineering, and other support teams.
  • Drive effective work execution through the SAP notification and work order process.
  • Participate in Maintenance Work Systems (MWS) activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and execute daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
  • Plan and oversee complex mechanical maintenance and outage work.
  • Manage contractor resources and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for equipment failures.
  • Support reliability improvements and initiatives focused on reducing unplanned downtime.
  • Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement actions to improve results.
  • Conduct employee performance reviews and support employee development planning.
  • Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Manage labor utilization, overtime, and timekeeping processes.
  • Support housekeeping and 5S initiatives throughout the department


The Skills You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred.
  • Five (5) years of experience in pulp and paper - preferred.
  • Applicable maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing environments will be considered.
  • Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, piping systems, and mechanical maintenance practices.
  • Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management systems.
  • Working knowledge of SAP or similar CMMS systems preferred.
  • The candidate should have demonstrated leadership skills, technical knowledge in operations and strong interpersonal skills.


The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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