Maintenance Manager

International Paper; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Richmond, VA to lead a 24/7 maintenance team and coordinate critical plant operations. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, preventive maintenance, and safety leadership.

Candidates should have extensive maintenance and leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in corrugated box production. This salaried position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a path for professional growth, and opportunities to drive cost

Qualifications

• Five+ years of maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
• College and/or related technical courses preferred.
• Five years’ experience in the corrugated box industry with electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electricity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervises employees in maintenance coordination, execution and planning, including a 24/7 team.
• Report to Site Manager any impediments to plant operation with technical input.
• Initiate and maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program and pursue quality improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to achieve results.
• Manage machine reliability initiatives and maintain spare parts inventories.
• Troubleshoot problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Identify safety issues and address them proactively.
• Plan, schedule and monitor completion of maintenance work orders.
• Maintain positive relationships with management and hourly staff.
• Ensure good housekeeping and effective communication.
• Participate in safety and environmental audits on various cadences.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Maintenance leadership

Data interpretation

Team building

Decision making

Organizational awareness

Planning and scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

College / technical courses preferred

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Manager

Pay Rate

$101,000 – $134,600 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Richmond, VA

The Job You Will Perform

• Actively supervises employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team.
• Report to Site Manager any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known, while providing technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.
• Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program and Implement quality improvement and cost reduction ideas.
• Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
• Manage machine reliability initiatives
• Maintains adequate inventories of spare parts and Purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Make data driven decisions
• Identify areas where safety issues could arise and take measures to proactively address the concerns.
• Plans, schedules and monitors the timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the plant management, supervisory staff and hourly employees.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Continually communicate in a positive manner.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual safety and environmental audits.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
• Five + year’s maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
• College and/or related technical courses preferred.
• Five years’ experience in the corrugated box industry with heavy experience in electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity preferred.
• Action oriented
• How to organize and read data
• Builds Effective Teams
• Business Insight
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Manages Conflict
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Organizational Savvy
• Plans and Aligns

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

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting 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].