Supervisor Maintenance Reliability

Packaging Corporation of America; Michigan; On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation: Three weeks per calendar year

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Supervisor for Maintenance Reliability to lead the maintenance department. Responsibilities include managing maintenance projects and plans while ensuring mill objectives are met efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, extensive maintenance experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary range between $96,000 and $120,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) plans, is offered.

Qualifications

• 15 years of maintenance experience or a minimum of 3 years of paper-industry experience with an engineering background.
• Technical training or experience with industrial maintenance.
• Understanding of process flows and mechanical operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead predictive maintenance efforts, including training and supervision of personnel.
• Manage projects consistent with company and location policies.
• Communicate costs associated with each maintenance task to operating and maintenance departments.

Skills

Leadership

Predictive maintenance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company dedicated to providing innovative corrugated packaging solutions. PCA serves customers of all sizes, delivering high levels of service and operational excellence across more than 100 U.S. locations.

The Supervisor – Maintenance Reliability provides support to the maintenance department by leading projects and managing daily, weekly, and shutdown planning/implementation to meet mill objectives.

Principle Accountabilities

• Turn conceptual ideas into working solutions.
• Lead predictive maintenance efforts, including training and supervision of personnel.
• Manage paper and pulp mill roll‑rebuild programs, coordinating all activities with the maintenance planner and operating department; maintain records on rolls.
• Establish and maintain an effective preventive maintenance work order system.
• Fill in as maintenance planner and supervisor when required.
• Prioritize work with all operating departments.
• Manage projects consistent with company and location policies.
• Communicate costs associated with each maintenance task to operating and maintenance departments, as applicable.
• Collaborate with mill personnel on new equipment installations and modifications to existing equipment.
• Develop spare parts requirements and plan to maintain mill reliability.
• Provide round‑the‑clock maintenance support, including call‑in coverage.
• Oversee contractor maintenance work.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Technical training or experience with industrial maintenance.
• 15 years of maintenance experience or a minimum of 3 years of paper‑industry experience with an engineering background.
• Understanding of process flows and mechanical operation of equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSMET or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial maintenance (bearings, gears, conveyors, drives, etc.).
• Experience with metal and process piping fabrication.
• Experience with alignment and balancing of rotating equipment.
• Understanding of vibration, lubrication, and infrared analysis.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capability to make sound decisions independently through creative problem‑solving.
• Capacity to work with ambiguity and change.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range: $96,000 – $120,000.
• Paid vacation: Three weeks per calendar year, prorated during the first year based on start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and 401(k) benefits within the first 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith estimate and may be modified at any time.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.