Sr. Manager, Maintenance & Reliability

Where you will work:
The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper’s facilities, producing both paperboard and tissue product, and boasting over 1200 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.  This location offers employees an opportunity to learn both sides of the business while influencing key business decisions and outcomes.   

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

• Ensure safety culture throughout the organization through employee involvement and personally setting the standard for safety expectations.
• Support local and corporate safety initiatives including behavior-based safety processes.
• Direct maintenance & reliability prioritization, planning and execution for all departments.
• Prepare facility operational maintenance.
• Manage financial performance to meet budgeted objectives.
• Implement safety and fire protection improvements.
• Plan scheduled downtimes, shutdowns, and support capital project execution.
• Participate in development of the annual business plan and budget.
• Participate as a member of the Mill Leadership Team.
• Identify and participate in quality, production, and cost improvement projects.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills.
• Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others.
• Uses 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.
• Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results.
• Exhibits, coaches and reinforces our core values in leadership style.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in paper mill maintenance, engineering, budget management, project management and/or production management required.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, plan and coordinate a full-service maintenance organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience using a Computer Maintenance Management system preferred (e.g., JD Edwards).
• Must possess analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Financial acumen
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment.
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in 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 Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

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.