Mechanical Maintenance First Line Leader

International Paper Company; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

FSA

Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education & Development

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

International Paper Company in Rome, GA is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance First Line Leader to guide a 12–18 person hourly crew in a full-scale pulp and paper mill. You will lead safety efforts, drive reliability, and coordinate with Operations and Engineering to ensure cost-effective, high-performance maintenance.

The role requires 3–5 years of mechanical industrial maintenance, a bachelor’s degree is preferred, and proficiency with SAP and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of industrial maintenance experience in a mechanical role is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent maintenance leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
• Directly lead operating team to achieve reliable and cost-effective operations using KPIs.
• Report and communicate safety and performance measurements against objectives.
• Support data gathering and timely response to reliability related incidents.
• Coach, mentor, and develop mechanical maintenance personnel to improve skill and performance.
• Plan and oversee complex mechanical maintenance and outage work.
• Manage contractor resources and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Maintenance leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Mechanical Maintenance First Line Leader

Pay Rate

$82,500 - $130,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

238 Mays Bridge Road

Rome, GA 30165

The Job You Will Perform:

The Rome Mill is currently seeking a Mechanical First Line Leader (FLL) in our Maintenance Department.

The Mechanical Maintenance FLL is responsible for safe and efficient leadership of the mechanical maintenance activities of an hourly crew consisting of 12 - 18 mechanics in a fully integrated pulp and paper mill. This position leads in safety, environmental compliance, employee engagement, crew one to ones, hourly team development, process productivity, efficiency, and reliability. They interact with mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel on a day-to-day basis while performing their duties. This position works within the Maintenance Department and reports to the Area Maintenance Manager (AMM).

The Front Line Leader will work closely with a variety of different areas throughout the mill including operations, maintenance, technical, and management.

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results

• Directly lead and actively engage operating team to provide excellent results in reliable and cost effective operations using key operating windows and key performance indicators as guidance

• Report and communicate safety and performance measurements against objectives

• Support data gathering and timely response to reliability related incidents

• Conduct one to one developmental discussions and coach employees to accomplish team goals

• Provide direct support for and participation in the mill’s structured cost reduction efforts/teams

• Coach, mentor, and develop mechanical maintenance personnel to improve skill capability and performance.

• Manage daily maintenance activities including staffing, scheduling, work prioritization, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate and communicate maintenance priorities with Operations, Reliability, Engineering, and other support teams.

• Drive effective work execution through the SAP notification and work order process.

• Participate in Maintenance Work Systems (MWS) activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and execute daily and weekly maintenance schedules.

• Plan and oversee complex mechanical maintenance and outage work.

• Manage contractor resources and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Maintain strong relationships with other Maintenance personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leaders

• Enforce mill rules and agreements, taking corrective actions as needed to address concerns

• Actively use and improve upon existing systems for managing daily operations

• Coordinate training and development for the crew

• Initiate and facilitate problem solving (TCC)

• Understand and promote Manufacturing Excellence tools and processes

• Support 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results

• Provide support for capital project development and implementation

• Implement systems to improve/sustain results

• Facilitate the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures

• Participate as a member of a business unit

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience in a Mechanical role, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent maintenance leadership is preferred.

• Must be experienced using a computer and skilled in word processing, spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel), SAP business systems, and other databases.

Successful candidate should have the ability to:

• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety

• Represent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for crew/team needs and concerns

• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems

• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels

• Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill

• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change

• Work effectively alone or within a team

• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

• Maintain process knowledge and understanding of Maintenance operations

• Make timely and effective decisions

• Desired Competencies: Customer Focus, Process Management, Conflict Management, Confronting Direct Reports, Delegation, Developing Direct Reports, Managing Diversity, Integrity & Trust, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Building Effective Teams, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Timely Decision Making, Problem Solving

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].

Job Identification

2004925

Job Schedule

Full time