Maintenance Manager - Paper Mill Reliability

Ilocatum; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma seeks a Maintenance Manager with a strong track record in industrial maintenance and reliability to oversee site-wide mechanical operations. The role drives strategic initiatives, optimizes asset performance, and fosters continuous improvement across a large-scale plant.

The ideal candidate will bring deep trade expertise, technical reliability know-how, and a collaborative mindset to lead a diverse team and manage vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience in engineering, maintenance or reliability.
• 2 years experience leading a maintenance department.
• Experience managing and coaching individuals.
• Experience with safe working practices including Lockout, PPE and confined space.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance safety culture and enforce safe work practices, policies and accountability.
• Utilize LEAN manufacturing experience to drive the strategic plan and support continued implementation of LEAN methodologies and tools.
• Drive asset reliability programs and processes that support operations objectives.
• Participate in the annual action planning process and budget development.
• Prepare and execute investment and asset maintenance plans, shutdowns, and meet ROI targets.
• Engage and develop employees for personal & professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with Cascades business processes in the plant.
• Support and lead maintenance team KPIs and quality of work.
• Communicate, lead, and support the plan that will achieve targets in terms of production capacity, standardization of operating costs, quality, engagement and health and safety.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

People coaching

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the maintenance Safety culture and enforce safe work practices, policies and accountability.
• Utilize LEAN manufacturing experience to drive the strategic plan and support continued implementation of LEAN methodologies and tools.
• Drive asset reliability programs and processes that support operations objectives.
• Participate in the annual action planning process and budget development.
• Prepare and execute investment and asset maintenance plans, shutdowns, and meet return on investment targets.
• Engage and develop employees for personal & professional growth.
• In accordance with established business rules and best practices, ensure compliance with Cascades business processes in the plant.
• Support and lead maintenance team KPIs and quality of work.
• Communicate, lead, and support the plan that will achieve targets in terms of production capacity, standardization of operating costs, quality, engagement and health and safety.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Manufacturing operations leadership experience with at least 5 years in an engineering, maintenance or reliability role considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years experience required in the following:
• Experience leading a maintenance department.
• Experience managing and coaching individuals.
• Experience with safe working practices. Lockout, PPE, confined space
• Highly desirable to have experience with pulp and paper mill equipment, products, processes and technologies.
• Experience implementing optimized planning and scheduling processes.
• Experience developing key performance indicators to monitor progress of projects and objectives.
• Experience in creating and managing Capital Expenditure budgets.

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Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are seeking a strong, visionary leader for a Maintenance Manager for the Pryor, Oklahoma, area with a proven track record in industrial maintenance and reliability in overseeing site-wide mechanical operations. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, optimizing asset performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across a large-scale operation. The ideal candidate will bring deep trade experience, technical reliability expertise, and a collaborative mindset to lead a diverse team and manage complex vendor relationships.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 120000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD