Area Maintenance Manager
International Paper
- Columbus, MS
- $129,900-144,300 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be a role model and champion for an injury-free work place and promote safety and excellence in all areas of influence.
- Responsible for gaining commitment and motivating employees toward a common goal in a union-free team environment.
- Responsible for leading process safety improvements through personal commitment and other safety programs.
- Work closely with operations leadership to understand their needs and to maintain a one team, positive relationship, between operations and maintenance.
- Lead the technical development of approximately 32 hourly technicians and 2 salaried Front Line Leaders, engaged in day-to-day utilities and woodyard maintenance activities.
- Provide leadership in proactive maintenance practices and process reliability improvements.
- Lead area outage planning and ensure safe execution of plans.
- Responsible for preparing, monitoring and managing the area maintenance budget.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; five (5) + years preferred.
- Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred.
- Experience leading troubleshooting and maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.
- Detailed knowledge of industrial safety procedures and regulations.
- Knowledge and experience in maintenance best practices.
- Ability to track and measure performance utilizing standard methods/tools.
- Ability to lead in a high-performance team environment and get work done through others.
- Ability to collaborate with peers and work well work others.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
- Peer Relationships
- Conflict Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Organization
- Planning
- Facilitation
- Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
- Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Leadership development
- Promotional opportunities