Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually. 

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor to join our team.

The Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor will work under the direction of the Maintenance and Reliability Manager. This is a full-time salaried position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Responsible for maintenance gatekeeping activities.
• Responsible for scheduling mechanical crafts.
• Lead reliability initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Work on productivity, cost, and quality improvement teams.
• Build employee development programs to create high skill level and maximum versatility.
• Develop and Implement best-in-class maintenance practices throughout the mill
• Precision Installation Techniques
• Lubrication
• Predictive Maintenance
• Mentor working leaders.
• Supervise the mechanical maintenance crews.
• Work with operations, other maintenance supervision and maintenance crews to implement planned work, emergency work and preventative maintenance schedules as required (work as part of a team or lead the team)
• Interface with Engineering, vendors, in-house crafts and outside contractors to complete capital projects and expense projects throughout area of responsibility
• Provide technical assistance on maintenance related needs.
• Work extended hours when necessary and weekend coverage on a rotating basis (covering maintenance areas on weekends).
• Move about the mill freely (extensive walking, climb ladders and stairs, etc.) and able to tolerate temperature extremes.
• Must communicate effectively (oral and written) and make decisions in emergency situations.

 Required Experience:

• Journeyman training in the mechanical trades or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong demonstrated leadership, organized and people focused managerial skills, decisive decision making and the ability to influence through communication skills and being an example.

 Required Competencies:

• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment
• Desire to work in an industrial environment and production atmosphere and climb in/around equipment
• Strong management, leadership, decision making and interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results oriented.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance or engineering required.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Must be a self-starter.
• Strong initiative and perseverance
• Possess ambulatory capabilities to walk extensively, climb ladders and stairways; and also be able to tolerate temperature extremes in carrying out responsibilities.

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution