Maintenance Manager

First Quality is a family‑owned company that produces high‑quality personal care and household products across the U.S. and Canada.

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager for our First Quality Tissue facility located in Lock Haven, PA. This position is responsible for the overall maintenance of the Paper Machines and the development of a safe, reliable, and profitable maintenance organization.

• Lead and develop a safe work culture by adhering to all company safety rules, policies & standards.
• Exhibit strong core leadership skills – accountability, credibility & trust.
• Ensure coaching, discipline, recognition & handling of situations aligns with HR policy.
• Develop salaried and hourly maintenance personnel to ensure bench strength.
• Conduct performance appraisals and coach both salaried & hourly personnel.
• Promote the use of the CMMS system to guide maintenance personnel in the Paper Maintenance team.
• Champion growth of the maintenance team by leading the implementation of:
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Precision maintenance techniques
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • Reliability improvements
• Analyze operational data & equipment performance history to improve critical metrics such as unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, MTBF & maintenance‑related costs.
• Champion availability & reliability of assets through:
  • Effective predictive maintenance
  • Effective maintenance planning & scheduling
  • Effective repair techniques
  • Vendor services optimization
• Utilize OEMs and vendors to improve personnel skills & inspection routines.
• Manage Controls and Mechanical Engineers to enhance equipment availability.
• Support all mill reliability efforts.
• Develop and implement a vision for the maintenance team.
• Interface with Production, Engineering, Human Resources, Purchasing, Stores & Utilities departments.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans to meet business requirements.
• Develop and deliver maintenance budgets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field. (In lieu of a degree, additional years of experience may be considered.)
• 10+ years of maintenance field experience, preferably in Paper Machines.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a Maintenance Supervisory position.
• Deep understanding of planning and scheduling of maintenance work applicable to predictive, preventive, precision, proactive & planned maintenance.
• Strong human relations & interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills that support operational reliability.

• Competitive base salary & bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (three‑week minimum).
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child & family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500).
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby).
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.
• and more!

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.