Maintenance Manager

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Maintenance Manager

Pay Rate:

$100,700 - $134,300

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:

7536 Miles Drive

Indianapolis, IN  46231

The Job You Will Perform:

• Lead employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts.
• Report to Site 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.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor the timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Maintain good working relationships within the organization.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices. 
• Communicate effectively and professionally. 
• Participate in weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual safety and environmental audits. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
• Five+ years maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
• College and/or related technical courses preferred.
• Five years of experience in electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity preferred. Familiarity with printing equipment is a plus.
• Business acumen
• Action orientation
• Customer/quality focus
• Organizational skills
• Developing direct reports
• Building effective teams
• Priority setting
• Process management
• Conflict management
• Effective decision making

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 insurance, 401(k), company-funded retirement contributions, paid time off, education and development support(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 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 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.