Maintenance Manager
International Paper
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Company-funded Retirement Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Education & Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Voluntary Benefits
Skills
About the Role
Position Title:
Maintenance Manager
Pay Rate:
$94,500 - $126,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.
Category/Shift:
Salaried/Full-Time to include weekends when necessary.
Physical Location:
2333 Wells Rd.
Petersburg, VA 23805
The Job You Will Perform:
Actively supervises employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts.
Report to Manufacturing Manager any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known, while providing technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.
Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program and Implement quality improvement and cost reduction ideas.
Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
Maintains adequate inventories of spare parts and Purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.
Troubleshoot and solve problems.
Identify areas where safety issues could arise and take measures to proactively address the concerns.
Plans, schedules, and monitors the timely completion of maintenance work orders.
Maintain a good working relationship with the plant management, supervisory staff and hourly employees.
Maintain good housekeeping practices.
Continually communicate in a positive manner.
Participate in weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual safety and environmental audits.
The Skills You Will Bring:
Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
5+ years’ maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
College and/or related technical courses are preferred.
Five years’ experience in the corrugated box industry with heavy experience in electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity preferred.
Business Acumen
Action oriented
Customer/Quality Focused
Organizational Skills
Developing Direct Reports
Building Effective Teams
Priority Setting
Process Management
Conflict Management
Decision Quality
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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 (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.