Maintenance Manager

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the Tissue facility in Defiance, OH. You will oversee the maintenance of Paper Machines, align team goals with department objectives, and drive reliable processes from pulp to final product.

Initial training may occur in Anderson, SC, with leadership responsibilities inside the Defiance mill. The role emphasizes profitability, efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, requiring a strong engineering background and a decade of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10 years’ experience in the maintenance field, paper machine preferred
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Maintenance Supervisory position
• Strong planning and scheduling experience for maintenance work functions
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Paper Machines and ensure process reliability
• Lead maintenance processes to impact profitability, efficiency, cost, quality, safety and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with Production and frontline teams for aligned goals
• Develop and implement maintenance practices and initiatives with mill leadership

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Planning

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

Maintenance Manager for our First Quality Tissue facility located in Defiance, OH.

This position will be responsible for the overall maintenance of the Paper Machines. Ensures all team members goals are aligned with department objectives and flow resources as needed to ensure the goals are met. Provide consistency in work processes, training, employee development, and HR practices. Ensure a strong relationship with the Production team and coordinate activities to ensure reliable processes from incoming pulp to final product. As a member of the mill leadership team, develop and implement practices and initiatives to keep the mill competitive. This position is responsible for leading the maintenance processes in a manner that will have direct impact on profitability, efficiency, cost management, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and innovation. First 6 months, training primarily in Anderson, South Carolina.

Education and experience requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, additional years of experience may be considered. 10 years’ experience in the maintenance field, experience in Paper Machine preferred Three to five years’ experience in a Maintenance Supervisory position. Have a deep understanding of the planning and scheduling of maintenance work functions as they apply to predictive, preventive, precision, proactive, and planned maintenance. Strong human relations and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving skills in aiding the reliability of the operation.

What We Offer You

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums ...and more!

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.