Maintenance Supervisor

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Job summary

Clearwater Paper Corporation seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, driving safe, reliable, and cost-conscious performance across our paper mill. You will guide maintenance teams, coordinate schedules, and ensure world-class maintenance practices to support production goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in paper mill maintenance, and strong analytical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of maintenance, engineering, or production management experience in a paper mill.
• Knowledge of fire protection, utilities, preventive/predictive maintenance, and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to maintenance crews to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, shutdowns, rebuilds, and resource requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions to prevent failures.
• Monitor maintenance activities to align with production needs and improve reliability.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance operations to achieve safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance while driving results in safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, cost, equipment reliability, and employee development.

Essential Functions

Leadership

• Provide direction and support to maintenance crews to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities
• Assign work, manage priorities, and coordinate resources to support maintenance and operational requirements
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to improve employee skills and performance
• Support employee relations, payroll, and administrative processes
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement

Maintenance Operations

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support equipment reliability, operational performance, and cost objectives
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, shutdowns, rebuilds, work packages, and resource requirements
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and identify opportunities to prevent failures
• Prioritize maintenance work while managing timelines, resources, materials, and costs
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure alignment with production requirements and equipment needs

Maintenance Planning

• Monitor equipment performance and preventive and predictive maintenance activities to identify issues and improve reliability
• Analyze recurring equipment issues and maintenance costs to support corrective actions and improvement opportunities
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance history, and work documentation to support planning and reliability initiatives
• Coordinate equipment repairs, lubrication programs, oil analysis, and maintenance materials
• Support initiatives to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and optimize maintenance practices

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote safe work practices through inspections, safety meetings, employee engagement, and compliance with applicable requirements
• Identify and address safety risks associated with maintenance activities, equipment, and work areas
• Ensure required safety inspections, documentation, and follow-up actions are completed
• Support safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for maintenance operations
• Maintain clean and organized work areas that support safe and compliant work practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of experience in paper mill maintenance, engineering, project management and/or production management
• Functional knowledge of fire protection, utility systems, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, work order systems, and world-class maintenance practices
• Experience using a Computer Maintenance Management Systems (JD Edwards)
• Demonstrated analytical troubleshooting skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role

Total Rewards Details

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.