Maintenance Supervisor, R15 Paper Machine

ND Paper; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

On-site clinic

Job summary

ND Paper is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the daily work for a team of mechanics and to manage shutdowns, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational success.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of industrial maintenance and proven supervisory abilities, with a preference for paper mill experience. ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation package at our Rumford, ME facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a paper mill environment.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities across short and long terms; able to interact with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Lead and supervise the mechanical crew promoting safety, clean production, reliability and precision maintenance.
• Actively be a safety leader by engaging maintenance crew in daily safety discussions.
• Execute planned and unplanned work, including shutdown plans, to meet department goals.
• Forward thinking to help drive innovation and decision making.
• Utilize SAP as intended and in accordance with maintenance standards.
• Apply concepts of precision maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and repaired.
• Focus on eliminating failures to reduce machine downtime by ensuring proper preventative maintenance is completed and shutdown and routine work is properly executed.
• Supervises, and works closely with area’s maintenance planner and reliability engineer, along with production counterparts to execute work and improve equipment reliability.
• Coach and develop maintenance crews through training and problem resolution.
• Work with counterparts throughout organization to understand mill wide needs and support others as needed.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in mechanical discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced mechanical maintenance supervisor to lead the daily work for a team of mechanics, as well as manage shutdowns, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational success.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Lead and supervise the mechanical crew promoting safety, clean production, reliability and precision maintenance.
• Actively be a safety leader by engaging maintenance crew in daily safety discussions.
• Execute planned and unplanned work, including shutdown plans, to meet department goals.
• Forward thinking to help drive innovation and decision making.
• Utilize SAP as intended and in accordance with maintenance standards.
• Apply concepts of precision maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and repaired.
• Focus on eliminating failures to reduce machine downtime by ensuring proper preventative maintenance is completed and shutdown and routine work is properly executed.
• Supervises, and works closely with area’s maintenance planner and reliability engineer, along with production counterparts to execute work and improve equipment reliability.
• Coach and develop maintenance crews through training and problem resolution.
• Work with counterparts throughout organization to understand mill wide needs and support others as needed.

Required Experience

• Candidate should have at least 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferably in a paper mill environment.
• Candidate must possess strong supervisor skills.
• Candidate must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Candidate must be flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities, both short and long term in nature.
• Candidate must possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.

Preferred Experience

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in mechanical discipline is preferred but not required.
• Experience supervising mechanical maintenance in a paper manufacturing facility preferred.

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

ND Paper Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution.
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2026 Benefits. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!