Maintenance Supervisor

International Paper; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

International Paper in Richmond, VA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities, manage preventive maintenance programs, and work with vendors to ensure optimal equipment performance. The role requires hands-on leadership and strong technical knowledge in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

The position is salaried, full-time, and offers opportunities to drive cost reductions, improve reliability, and develop teams within a large packaging

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
• College and/or related technical courses preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in the corrugated box industry with heavy experience in electronics preferred.
• Mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity experience preferred.
• Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct plant maintenance activities; ensure equipment and facilities are kept in optimum operating conditions.
• Report to Manufacturing 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.
• Maintains adequate inventories of spare parts and purchases materials, parts, and supplies as required.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Customer focus

Decision making

Problem solving

Plan and organize

Operational excellence

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

College/technical courses preferred

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Supervisor

Pay Rate

$75,800 - $101,000 (USCORE)

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Richmond, VA

The Job You Will Perform

• Lead and direct plant maintenance activities; ensure equipment and facilities are kept in optimum operating conditions.
• Report to Manufacturing 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.
• Maintains adequate inventories of spare parts and Purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems.

The Skills You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years maintenance 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 preferred.
  • Mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
• Action oriented
• Builds Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Manages Conflict
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Organizational Savvy
• Plan and Aligns

About Us

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

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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].