Senior Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical

Liberty Diversified International; Minnesota; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health/dental/vision insurance options

paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) plus company matching and...

flexible spending and health savings

life and disability insurance

tuition assistance

wellness and mental health resources,及

financial advising services

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International in Minnesota seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Mill's maintenance activities, leading 4-8 technicians plus contractors. You will organize schedules, drive safety, and develop procedures while partnering with the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to improve reliability and uptime.

The role requires a two-year degree in E/I Robotics or Electrical Engineering and 7+ years in industrial maintenance with 3+ years leading teams.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in E/I Robotics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ industrial maintenance experience.
• 3+ years leading others.
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Self-motivated with strong follow-up and ability to work independently.
• Strong decision-making ability and problem anticipation.
• Strong management skills; developing team members through coaching and growth opportunities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the organization; represent the company professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Maintenance team focusing on safety and required safety training.
• Drive engagement and accountability to deliver results and encourage problem solving.
• Oversee planning, coordination and execution of non-shutdown maintenance to optimize uptime and performance; manage budget and labor needs.
• Oversee Maintenance Work Order System with measurable metrics.
• Review procurement of parts/services to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Maintain building and grounds infrastructure ensuring safe environment and asset protection.
• Develop the team through guidance, annual/midyear reviews, and training opportunities.
• Provide input on new equipment and modifications; standardize specs and identify critical spares.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Team development

Coaching

Mentoring

Accountability

Education

Associates degree in E/I Robotics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Oversees and coordinates the Maintenance activities for the Mill. Leads a daily crew of 4-8 maintenance technicians (4 mechanics, 2 off shift, 2 reliability) and 4 mechanical contractors who maintain/repair process equipment and other assets for the facility (electrical and Instrumentation, mechanical, building equipment and Grounds). Facilitates hiring technicians, responsible for organizing schedules, and assign work activity. Performs training to ensure individuals have all the required skills. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing maintenance procedures and maintaining personnel records. Team leader evaluates each technician’s performance & is involved in the investigation of incidents/accidents. This position will work directly with the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the Maintenance team by maintaining standards in safety. Ensures all individual safety training is completed on time, as required. Participates and supports the accident investigation process.
• Drives engagement & accountability within the maintenance team to deliver results. Leads and encourages problem solving by all team members in addressing opportunities within the workplace. Proactively works to ensure exceptional customer service is delivered by the team.
• Oversees the planning, coordination and execution of all non-shutdown facility maintenance to optimize equipment uptime, safety, and operational performance. Submit maintenance budget recommendations, monitor expenditures, prepare cost estimates, and provide support for Mill projects. Additionally, monitors and recommends labor and overtime needs.
• Oversees the Maintenance Work Order System with measurable metrics.
• Review and recommend the procurement of required parts and/or services to ensure maximum equipment up time, equipment reliability and operational excellence.
• Responsible for the building & grounds infrastructure preservation to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment for all employees as well as protecting our capital assets.
• Responsible for Team Development and training by providing guidance, completing annual and midyear reviews and providing development and training opportunities.
• Provide input on new equipment and modifications, standardize equipment specifications, ensuring reliability is considered and ease of maintenance as well as upkeep. Gives input on required critical spares based on overall risk.
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Education, Experience And Skills

• Two-year degree in E/I Robotics, Electrical Engineering or extensive applicable experience in a related role or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 7+ Industrial maintenance experience
• 3+ years previous experience in leading others
• Consistently exceeds goals and delivers strong results; maintains a clear focus on outcomes and drives both self and others to achieve success.
• Strong organization, time management and planning skills required to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changes in business requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Self-motivated with great follow-up skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong decision-making ability, including the ability to anticipate problems, develop contingency plans and act quickly to resolve issues.
• Strong management skills with a proven track record of developing team members through coaching, mentoring, and growth opportunities; fostering accountability; and effectively navigating difficult employee conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical/blueprint drawings and specification documents.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization; professionally represents self and LPI to external contacts.
• Strong attention to detail/commitment to accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Pulp and Paper industry experience highly preferred.
• 5+ years previous experience leading others is highly preferred

The starting base salary range for this position is $88,226-$110,282 per year plus eligibility in annual bonus program. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses or deferred compensation options.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

• health/dental/vision insurance options
• paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing
• flexible spending and health savings account options
• life and disability insurance
• tuition assistance
• wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

About Our Company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.