Reliability/Maintenance Supervisor

Georgia Pacific; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Sheboygan, WI seeks a Reliability Supervisor to lead the maintenance team at the corrugated packaging facility. This hands-on leadership role focuses on improving equipment uptime, asset reliability, and a culture of knowledge sharing and data-driven decision making.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, partner with Operations to boost line efficiency, and develop a high-performing team capable of solving complex mechanical and electrical problems while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams, mentoring staff, and developing skills.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or production environments.
• Working knowledge of CMMS or similar tools to plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities.
• Hands-on familiarity with industrial control systems (PLCs, drives, motors, instrumentation, or automation).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team, ensuring safe work practices in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Own the reliability and performance of plant assets by driving preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Partner with Operations to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize equipment availability.
• Coach and develop talent with accountability and problem-solving skills.
• Provide technical direction on troubleshooting, repairs, and quality of craft work.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Industrial controls (PLCs)

Troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

PLC programming

Job description

Overview

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Reliability Supervisor to lead our maintenance team at our Sheboygan, WI Corrugated Packaging facility. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, technically complex manufacturing environment.

We're looking for someone who is driven by reliability, safety, and continuous improvement and who enjoys developing people as much as solving technical problems. In this role, you will play a critical part in increasing equipment uptime, improving asset reliability, and supporting a culture where every employee has the knowledge and tools to contribute at a high level.

You'll work with specialized high-volume equipment unique to corrugated bulk packaging while advancing our Principle-Based Management culture and shaping the long-term reliability strategy of the facility.

Our Team

Our Sheboygan facility is part of a highly invested, growth-oriented network within Georgia-Pacific. We are committed to building strong customer partnerships, advancing equipment capability, and developing manufacturing leaders who create long-term value. As a key member of the plant leadership team, you'll collaborate closely with maintenance, quality, and commercial partners to deliver best-in-class corrugated solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team, ensuring safe work practices in a safe, continuous manufacturing environment
• Own the reliability and performance of plant assets by driving improvements in preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance
• Partner closely with Operations to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize equipment availability
• Coach, mentor, and build talent-advancing skills, ownership, accountability, and problem-solving capability
• Promote a strong safety culture by proactively identifying hazards and implementing engineering and administrative controls
• Provide technical direction on troubleshooting, repairs, and quality of craft work to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes
• Use CMMS and digital tools to manage work orders, track results, and drive data-based decision-making
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve reliability, and expand equipment life
• Work a flexible schedule and provide leadership support on nights, weekends, or holidays as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams, including mentoring and training staff to develop skills, improve performance, and ensure accountability.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, production, or military environment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS or similar tools to plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities.
• Experience in preventive/predictive maintenance and hands-on familiarity with industrial control systems (PLCs, drives, motors, instrumentation, or automation).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous leadership experience in corrugated, pulp/paper, or packaging industries
• Prior experience in maintenance planning, including developing preventive maintenance schedules, prioritizing work orders, and coordinating with operations and maintenance teams.
• Proven ability to lead skilled trades or maintenance teams with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and performance in heavy industrial or manufacturing settings (corrugated, paper, packaging, or similar).
• Postsecondary education in a relevant technical field or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated history of improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, or implementing maintenance best practices using data-driven decision-making.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Check out these videos/links to learn more about the Corrugated Business at Georgia-Pacific:

Georgia-Pacific: How Corrugated Boxes are Made
Georgia-Pacific: Corrugated
www.gppackaging.com

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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