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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 team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Mansfield LA 71052