Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations at our pulp and lumber manufacturing facility in the Greater Mobile, Alabama area. This role is responsible for leading a team of skilled technicians and ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant equipment and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance systems, and capital improvement projects in a high-volume, wood-products environment.

REQUIRED:

• Must have experience in a similar capacity within a pulp and/or lumber manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all maintenance personnel, including mechanics, electricians, and millwrights.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment lifespan.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production leadership to minimize operational disruptions.
• Oversee repairs and troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Manage parts inventory, maintenance budget, and vendor relationships.
• Lead capital improvement and reliability projects, including equipment upgrades and facility enhancements.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and ensure work orders are tracked accurately.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff to promote skill development and high performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, safety, and operations teams on process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs such as equipment uptime, maintenance cost per unit, and MTTR/MTBF metrics.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting; pulp, paper, lumber, or wood products industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning tools.
• Proven ability to manage teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.