Woodyard Area Maintenance Manager

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Position Title: 

Woodyard Area Maintenance Manager 

 

Pay Rate:

$108,200 - $144,300 (PL 15)

 

Category/Shift:

Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

Mansfield Mill

1202 Hwy 509

Mansfield, LA 71052

 

The Job You Will Perform:

 

The Woodyard Area Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective execution of maintenance activities within the Woodyard area of the mill. This role oversees the repair, reliability, and upkeep of all woodyard equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. The manager leads a team of in-house maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.

 

Essential Responsibilites:

 

• Lead the safe execution of all maintenance work and assigned projects within the Woodyard.
• Supervise maintenance teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and cost controls.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor maintenance activities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with operations to align maintenance efforts with production goals and drive the Maintenance Work System (MWS) process.
• Provide technical guidance and equipment expertise to support troubleshooting and long-term reliability.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement initiatives, including preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure readiness of critical spare parts and equipment.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Support training and development of maintenance personnel to build a skilled and engaged team.

The Skills You Will Bring:

 

• A technical degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; experience in woodyard or heavy equipment operations is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
• Knowledge of reliability principles and Lean tools such as RCFA.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.

Key Competencies:

 

• Drive for Results
• Influencing & Motivating Others
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Command Skills
• Functional Technical Expertise
• Safety Leadership

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

 

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, 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