Maintenance Supervisor

Job Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor plans, estimates, and schedules preventative and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, machinery, and service systems to increase uptime and minimize unscheduled downtime. This position supervises maintenance, mechanical, and electrical staff and includes planning and scheduling maintenance work responsibilities.

• Education:
  
  BSME/BSMET or equivalent preferred.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years mechanical maintenance experience. Industrial maintenance and papermill experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  
  Written & verbal communication skills; engineering knowledge; industrial electrical/mechanical skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Training:
  Any industrial safety and maintenance training.
• Other:
  Ability to motivate & communicate well with superiors, peers, and subordinates; energetic, self‑motivated, able to multi‑task and respond to changing priorities.

• Plan and schedule work orders; supervise maintenance personnel.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure capital projects are implemented with maintenance concerns addressed.
• Assign and direct work to meet maintenance requirements, coordinating to meet production schedules with minimal downtime and cost.
• Check all completed work before releasing equipment to Operations; ensure build/repair documentation is completed and recorded.
• Participate in continuous improvement of preventative maintenance, basic care, and documentation.
• Issue direct and storeroom requisitions for repair parts & supplies necessary for electrical maintenance work.
• Administer company policy, enforce company rules & regulations, maintain discipline and administer Union‑Management Agreement.
• Participate in plant safety, fire prevention, housekeeping programs & maintain safe working conditions & practices to ensure compliance with state & federal safety standards.
• Maintain and furnish information for reports & records for production, maintenance costs, personnel; upkeep of mill asset documentation via Trident and department shared files.

• Establish and assign routine maintenance schedules and coordinate machine downtime.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies with a focus on cost controls.
• Schedule work, coordinate production activities, and provide direct oversight of employees.
• Ensure predictive and preventive maintenance programs are completed and repairs are finalized.
• Establish and maintain maintenance budgets.
• Recommend capital improvements, including assisting the design and installation of new equipment.
• Ensure maintenance crew understands and is able to troubleshoot all corrugator jobs and is fully trained on mechanical and electrical repairs, equipment use, adjustments, and unique situations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and injury‑free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.

• Associate’s degree or completed certification in production maintenance.
• 5+ years of previous experience in equipment and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Previous supervisory experience in coaching, training, team‑building, performance development, and conflict resolution strongly preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing safety practices.

• Solid analytical, mechanical, and mathematical skills.
• Solid working knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience maintaining corrugated and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, including shop floor software.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment; prioritize assignments and handle multiple projects concurrently.

• Starting salary range: $96,000 to $144,000 annually.
• Paid vacation:
  Three weeks per calendar year; pro‑rate for initial hire.
• Paid holidays.
• Within the first 30 days, employees (and dependents) are eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages—medical, dental, vision—and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching contributions.
• Disclaimer:
  Compensation and benefits information is a good faith estimate and may be modified subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.