E3 Operations/Maintenance Coordinator (Escanaba, MI)

Billerud; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certificate programs

Performance-based bonus

Medical plans

401(k)

HSA match

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

Prescription benefits

Job summary

Billerud is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Coordinator for the E3 Paper Machine Complex in the United States. This role focuses on maintenance planning, safety, and equipment uptime, coordinating outages, and leading shutdown activities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 2+ years of paper/industrial experience, with strong skills in MWMS, SAP, RCFA, and Excel. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of paper, operations, or manufacturing/industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly maintenance plans.
• Coordinate equipment outage schedules/plans.
• Lead shutdowns and safety work.
• Support lock-out planning and emergency repair plans.
• Analyze downtime and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and maintenance optimization.
• Ensure compliance with mill safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & scheduling

MWMS

SAP

RCFA tracking

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in pulp paper science or related field

Tools

MWMS

RCFA tracking system

When Down Do

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionPurpose: Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. Summary Description: This position will coordinate maintenance and operations activities on the E3 Paper Machine Complex. Maintain a safe work environment by prioritizing safety work orders, leading safety work notification review meetings, and insuring safety work orders are completed in a timely manner. Maintain an efficient and effective maintenance planning program.

Key Accountabilities

• Daily and weekly maintenance plans.
• Equipment outage schedules/plans.
• Leading MWMS T-Minus Process.
• Lock-out planning and coordination support when needed.
• Emergency repair plans.
• Leading shutdown activities and utilizing resources.
• Managing inspection/repair matrices for area equipment and ensure all inspections/repairs are. in compliance with 5-year planner.
• Leading shutdown critique meetings and follow-ups.
• Supporting best practice precision maintenance initiatives.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere of open communication at all levels.
• Participate in analyzing equipment downtime and causes to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in operational troubleshooting.
• Proven commitment to all mill safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education

Minimum Required Experience And Education

• Bachelor s degree in pulp paper science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related paper, operational, or manufacturing/industrial experience.

Personal qualities

Required Skills

Minimum Required Skills

• High level of interpersonal skills (i.e., honesty, communication, leadership, decision making, conflict resolution, maintaining relationships).
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with the following systems: MWMS system, SAP (work order, requisition writing and management), RCFA tracking system, When Down Do, Microsoft Excel.

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance‑based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits –
• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
• Dental & vision coverage
• Company‑paid disability insurance
• Prescription benefits

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.