Assistant Maintenance Manager

International Paper; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Lithonia, GA is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor who will lead a shift of maintenance hourly technicians and drive plant reliability.

You will plan maintenance projects, manage the budget, run SAP reports, and track KPIs while coordinating with production and safety initiatives under the Maintenance Manager.

This role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, preventive maintenance, and capital project support in a large packaging operation.

Qualifications

• The role oversees a shift of maintenance hourly technicians and compiles reports and statistics on key performance measures for the maintenance department under the Maintenance Manager.
• Involves planning maintenance projects and leading various EHS initiatives related to maintenance and environmental compliance.
• Requires coordinating with facility leadership to maintain equipment reliability and asset performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a shift or team of maintenance hourly technicians.
• Fills in for maintenance manager as needed to oversee the entire facility maintenance department.
• Manages the facility budget including SAP report generation and tracking expenditures.
• Uses KIWI and SAP to track maintenance KPIs such as downtime and reliability.
• Manages the work order system and reports on work order efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance planning

Budget management

EHS initiatives

KPIs tracking

Work order management

SAP familiarity

Tools

SAP

KIWI

Job description

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

Category/Shift

Physical Location

6792 Marbut Rd

Lithonia GA 30058

The Job You Will Perform

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing a shift or team of maintenance hourly technicians, the compilation of reports & statistics related to key performance measures for the maintenance department, the planning process for maintenance projects and leading various EHS initiatives related to maintenance & environmental compliance under the direction of the facility Maintenance Manager.

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Supervises a shift or team of maintenance hourly technicians. Also fills in for maintenance manager as needed to manage the entire facility maintenance department.

Manages the maintenance budget for the facility including running and reviewing SAP reports and maintaining a spreadsheet of YTD expenditures

Utilizes systems, including KIWI and SAP, to track maintenance key performance measures, including: mechanical/electrical downtime, maintenance reliability indices, maintenance breakdowns, etc.

Manages the work order system and tracks work orders through completion. Compiles a report related to work order efficiency for the leadership team at the facility.

Conducts a weekly maintenance priority meeting with the maintenance and production leadership team at the facility to review the open notifications and work order backlog. The purpose of this meeting is to plan and prioritize projects for the next 7 days and garner leadership support of these activities

Responsible for planning of maintenance projects including scheduling of personnel (employees and contractors), maintaining project budget, accessing machine manuals, ensuring needed parts are in inventory, working with production team to schedule time and ensuring work orders are in the system, updated and completed throughout the project

Works in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager and local leadership team to schedule predictive/preventative maintenance activities to keep all equipment in good working order.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, leads some Environmental Health & Safety initiatives in the facility including: air permitting, storm water compliance, HAZMAT, waste water compliance, roof maintenance, Infared inspections, compressed air management, cooling tower/chiller, air handlers, fire & safety system, inspections, contractor training, employee training, electrical, hot work, etc.

Responsible for the inventory/parts management of the facility’s store-room, including maintenance of inventory in the system (SAP), ensuring proper inventory levels are maintained, store-room organization, and kitting for projects.

Assists Maintenance Manager as needed in the development and management of capital projects in the ePAD system.

About Us

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
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].