Supervisor Maintenance

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to mechanical maintenance employees and contractors.
• Promote and enforce all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize maintenance work to maximize equipment reliability and production up time.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Planning personnel to optimize maintenance execution.
• Conduct field inspections and audits to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to standards.
• Develop employees through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause failure analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with outage planning, contractor management, and major maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, work order completion, and equipment history.
• Monitor department performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support budget management and efficient utilization of labor, materials, and outside services.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical maintenance experience.
• Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or lead-person experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and equipment reliability principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with union and non-union personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to support on call needs and rotation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Paper mill or continuous manufacturing experience.
• Experience with reliability programs, predictive technologies, and root cause analysis.
• Previous experience supervising skilled trades personnel in a union environment.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.