Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading the safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution of all maintenance activities within the assigned operating areas. This role drives operational excellence through disciplined execution of the maintenance work process, reliability-centered practices, workforce development, and strong cross-functional alignment with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability teams.

The Maintenance Superintendent establishes clear expectations for safety, reliability, planning, scheduling, precision maintenance, and craftsmanship while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. The position ensures maintenance resources are effectively deployed to improve asset availability, reduce unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance costs, and support production objectives.

This role serves as a key leader in building a proactive maintenance culture focused on reliability, precision execution, operational discipline, and employee engagement.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Safety, Environmental & Compliance Excellence
• Reliability & Maintenance Excellence
• Work Management & Execution
• Financial & Business Performance
• Leadership, People & Culture

Critical Skills / Capabilities:

• Leadership & Accountability
• Communication
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
• Coaching & Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Technical Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

• Required: 8 to 10 years of Paper Mill Maintenance experience or related
• Preferred: Precision Maintenance experience
• Required: 6 to 8 years of Maintenance or Engineering experience in Manufacturing
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Education:

• Required: 2-year technical degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.