Maintenance Manager - Paper Mill Reliability and Lean

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

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a large paper mill in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma. You will lead site-wide maintenance, drive reliability, safety culture, and capital investments to achieve ROI targets.

The role focuses on setting KPIs, managing budgets, and partnering with operations on capacity and cost goals, with a strong emphasis on lean practices and disciplined planning.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or 5+ years in maintenance/reliability in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years leading a maintenance department.
• Expertise in lockout, PPE, and confined space safety.
• Lean, planning and scheduling, and CapEx experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide maintenance, building a strong safety culture and team.
• Drive asset reliability, shutdowns, and capital investments that hit ROI targets.
• Set KPIs, manage budgets, and partner with operations on capacity and cost goals.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Reliability engineering

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Capex planning

Planning & scheduling

Lockout / tagout

Engineering degree or equivalent

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Maintenance Manager, Paper Mill Reliability and Lean

Pryor, OK | $120,000 to $140,000/yr

Be the visionary maintenance leader who drives reliability and safety across a large-scale mill operation.

Must-Haves

• Engineering degree, or 5+ years in maintenance or reliability in lieu of degree
• 2+ years leading a maintenance department
• Lockout, PPE, and confined space safety expertise
• Lean, planning and scheduling, and CapEx experience

What You'll Do

Lead site-wide maintenance, building a strong safety culture and team.

Drive asset reliability, shutdowns, and capital investments that hit ROI targets.

Set KPIs, manage budgets, and partner with operations on capacity and cost goals.

Nice-to-Haves

• Pulp and paper mill experience
• Deep trade or reliability background

Why This Role

A pivotal leadership role with real influence over strategy, asset performance, and continuous improvement at a large operation.