Plant Maintenance Supervisor | Lead, Optimize & Improve

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

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