What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Maintenance Manager Fibers position at International Paper?
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Position Title:
Area Maintenance Manager – Fibers
Pay Rate:
(PL15)
$129,900 -$144,300
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Non-Exempt Full-Time
Physical Location:
3737 Highway 3
Redwood, MS 39156
The Job You Will Perform:
The Area Maintenance Manager will manage the repair and maintenance of the Fibers department (pulp, caustic, woodyard) and all related equipment. This position is responsible for developing the area to achieve reliability and business goals. The mechanical process manager reports to the Area Maintenance Manager. This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager. Position level is commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively and safley execute all maintenance and other assigned projects within the area
- Direct supervisors in the performance of approved maintenance work and set standards for controlling safety, quality and cost of all work in the area
- Plan, schedule and monitor programs to improve maintenance processes, reduce costs and increase productivity
- Coordinate with operations and drive the MWS process to improve the effectiveness of maintenance services and improve overall paper machine reliability, ensuring quality customer service
- Coordinate all major outages and manage the maintenance budget for the area
- Provide equipment-related expertise and technical guidance for the equipment
- Develop and drive reliability improvement processes; maintain metrics that drive the right behaviors and link directly to reliability strategy and desired business results
- Assure a safe and highly motivated workforce by demonstrating leadership in safety and engagement
- Lead Vicksburg to an accident and injury-free work environment through leadership by example, modeling safe behavior, and supporting established safety initiatives
- Provide leadership, clear direction, and develop personal accountability to maintain a satisfactory work environment for all employees. Treat each employee with respect and dignity, and hold others to the same standard
- Hold meaningful one-to-one discussions with
Qualifications:
- A technical degree or related maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- 5 years of maintenance experience is preferred.
- Successful candidate will have good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project.
- Qualified candidates have strong leadership, communication, organization and planning skills.
Key Competencies:
Influencing Others, Motivating Others, Building Effective Teams, Problem Solving, Action Oriented, Managing and Measuring Work, Planning, Organizing, Drive for Results, and Command Skills
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Vicksburg MS 39156
Salary : $129,900 - $144,300
