Paper Machine Ops & Reliability Coordinator

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnered with a leading integrated paper and packaging manufacturer seeking a Paper Machine Operations Maintenance Coordinator to provide leadership and support in a high-volume facility. You will work closely with Operations Managers, Maintenance Teams, and Shift Supervisors to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity in Finished Products.

The role emphasizes coordinating maintenance activities, prioritizing work orders, and facilitating safe, efficient outages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience in a paper manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of processes and equipment reliability principles.
• Demonstrated leadership in operations, maintenance, or production.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with safety, reliability, and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize maintenance work orders, including emergency and break-in work.
• Evaluate and approve maintenance work requests based on production requirements and demands.
• Determine which maintenance activities can be completed by operations personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance execution between production and maintenance teams.
• Determine equipment shutdown requirements and coordinate planned outages.
• Adjust maintenance priorities as operational needs change.
• Coordinate housekeeping activities related to maintenance work.
• Manage lockout/tagout processes and ensure safe work execution.
• Coordinate confined space, hot work, and other required permits.
• Collaborate with maintenance planners and supervisors to prepare backlog work for scheduling.
• Support scheduling and execution of planned maintenance activities.
• Foster communication between operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to maximize equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing operations

Job description

DSJ Global is partnered with a leading integrated paper and packaging manufacturer seeking a Paper Machine Operations Maintenance Coordinator to provide leadership and support in a high-volume facility. You will work closely with Operations Managers, Maintenance Teams, and Shift Supervisors to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity in Finished Products.

The role emphasizes coordinating maintenance activities, prioritizing work orders, and facilitating safe, efficient outages.