Maintenance Manager

Position Title:

Maintenance Manager

Pay Rate:

$100,700 - $134,300 (USCORE)

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

Physical Location:

Grand Prairie Container

1200 W Carrier Pkwy

Grand Prairie, TX 75050

The Job You Will Perform:

• Actively supervises employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts.
• Report to Continuous Improvement 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.
• Responsible for an annual budget >$4MM.
• 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, semiannual and annual safety and environmental audits. 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
• Five + year’s maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
• College and/or related technical courses 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:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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 promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 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 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.