Supervisor-Maintenance (Mechanical)

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader for their Lewiston mill, the largest facility producing paperboard. This role involves supervising mechanical maintenance teams, ensuring safety practices, and coordinating maintenance activities to optimize equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial management, exceptional mechanical skills, and a passion for fostering a safe and efficient work environment. Join a company that values community involvement and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Incentive Plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Vacation days

Personal days

Company holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial management within a production facility.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Leadership experience with supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical maintenance crews and conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and ensure safety practices.
• Plan and execute mechanical repairs and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Safety management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in mechanical maintenance

Bachelor's degree in mechanical maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Computer Maintenance Management System (JDE preferred)

Job description

Lewiston PPD
803 Mill Rd
Lewiston, ID 83501, USA

Description

Where you will work:
The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper’s facilities, producing paperboard and boasting over 600 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper’s headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy.

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

What you will do:

Organizational Leadership

• Supervise assigned mechanical maintenance mechanics and leadmen. Provide positive, proactive direction and management to assigned crews. Conduct performance reviews.
• Work closely with Business Unit Managers, mechanical maintenance supervisor, shift supervisors, planning department, and appropriate department personnel to ensure that all mechanical maintenance activities are coordinated and executed per established plans and schedules.
• Assess the needs of the crew and implement developmental processes (e.g., coaching, counseling, taking corrective action, mentoring, etc.) to continuously improve their performance.
• Responsible for the weekend and nightly mill-wide calls.
• Responsible for the payroll approval process.
• Review job assignments.
• Oversee maintenance activities.

Safety and Environmental

• Provide regular inspections of work areas to ensure that good housekeeping practices are followed and that all department area maintenance facilities and tools are kept in good repair.
• Instruct and lead crew in safe work practices in pursuit of zero injuries.
• Verify that all safety recordkeeping is done in a timely manner.
• Ensure structured, constructive safety meetings are conducted and follow up on resolutions for those items of concern which are brought up in safety meetings.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical repairs on overhead crane and lifting devices and monthly inspections as scheduled.
• Fully support the mill’s behavior-based safety program and assure that area maintenance employees are given the necessary time required for making safety observations.

Production Maintenance, Project Planning and Execution

• Coordinate own activities and those of area employees to ensure that all mechanical maintenance work is conducted in a low-cost culture and achieving optimum equipment and process reliability.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of all mechanical maintenance activities being performed throughout the mill.
• Identify and correct any potential problems (troubleshooting) and take appropriate action necessary to prevent serious equipment failure.
• Coordinate and facilitate with planning department for the development of a weekly maintenance schedule. Develop and maintain crew schedules.
• Prioritize, plan, organize and execute maintenance shutdowns and shop rebuilds.
• Plan, organize, and control maintenance timeline and cost.

Equipment Reliability

• Monitor equipment efficiency and preventive/predictive maintenance procedures to identify problems and set up corrective repairs.
• Maintain department repair records in a manner to best identify future preventive maintenance needs.
• Monitor and identify equipment which has excessive/repetitive maintenance costs.
• Responsible for the purchase order process on equipment repairs.
• Actively seek and allocate appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; consider potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills.
• Identify barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicate concerns and recommendations to others.
• Use an understanding of customer needs and the organization’s customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring.
• Create relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes.
• Systematically evaluate business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results.

What you will need:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical maintenance or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years industrial management experience in a production facility is required. Prior experience in a leadership position with supervisory experience preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required.
• Experience using a Computer Maintenance Management System is required. (JDE preferred)
• Must have good mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to supervise employees.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• High-speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high-frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required in the mill environment.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

Total Reward Details
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)