Area Maintenance Manager Pulp

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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 satisfacto