Paper Mill Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Sofidel S.p.A.; Inola (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sofidel America is seeking a highly experienced Paper Mill Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activities within the paper mill operation. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of paper machines and associated mill systems.

This position is specific to paper mill operations and requires direct experience with paper machine maintenance, including wet end, dry end, stock preparation, and utilities systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of maintenance leadership experience in a paper mill.
• Direct experience with paper machine systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations for paper machines and mill systems, including wet end, dry end, stock prep, and utilities.
• Ensure reliability and performance of critical equipment such as refiners, pumps, vacuum systems, rolls, dryers, and winding systems.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve long term equipment performance.
• Manage mechanical and electrical maintenance teams, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost control.
• Oversee maintenance planning and coordination of shutdowns, outages, and major repairs.
• Ensure proper use and accuracy of CMMS systems for work orders, planning, and tracking.
• Collaborate closely with operations leadership to support production goals and resolve equipment issues in real time.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor support.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Paper machine systems

Reliability maintenance

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Team leadership

Problem solving

CMMS experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Sofidel America is seeking a highly experienced Paper Mill Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activities within the paper mill operation. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of paper machines and associated mill systems.

This position is specific to paper mill operations and requires direct experience with paper machine maintenance, including wet end, dry end, stock preparation, and utilities systems.