Senior Maintenance & Control Systems Leader

Sappi; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager in Allentown, PA, responsible for managing maintenance and reliability of production systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment, and experience with PLC programming. Key responsibilities include developing safety initiatives, optimizing equipment performance, and managing maintenance resources. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Sappi promotes equal employment opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment in a maintenance/reliability management role.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming and familiarity with control systems required.
• Experience in the paper industry including pulp/paper production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support site safety initiatives ensuring a productive workforce.
• Manage and direct site maintenance resources on various activities.
• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability through preventative maintenance.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Electrical Engineering

Maintenance Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Sappi is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager in Allentown, PA, responsible for managing maintenance and reliability of production systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment, and experience with PLC programming. Key responsibilities include developing safety initiatives, optimizing equipment performance, and managing maintenance resources. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Sappi promotes equal employment opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.