Assistant Maintenance Manager

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Sanford, (Florida, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Assistant Maintenance Manager. This job is full-time permanent.

This position is ideal for a progressive thinking individual with the ability to bring technical and professional knowledge to the company and move into a Maintenance Manager position.

Position Details

• Primary: Provides managerial responsibility, technical direction, administrative management, and leadership in the maintenance department workforce. In addition, they ensure compliance to established safety rules/policies, customer quality, and production specifications. Actively leads and participates in safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Secondary: Is a ‘hands-on’ working resource developing our maintenance resources and Storeroom and other duties as required to provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Must have industry experience, Paper Mill experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills with at least 5 – 10 years in-plant management/supervisory experience
• College Degree preferred in Engineering or related field and/or journeyman certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Mechanical/electrical background required having adequate craft knowledge.
• Automation PLC knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills; outstanding leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to develop long and short-term strategic improvement plans.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
• Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
• Essential written and verbal communication skills
• The Ability to effectively manage time, lead teams, and deal with open conflict.
• Excellent computer skills and a functional ability with computerized information systems (Word, Excel, I-Maint, SAP, etc.)
• Project Management experience a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Approaches all aspects of the work with ‘safety as a value.’
• Provide strategic leadership in the areas of equipment, safety, people, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage and direct supervisory personnel – responsible for maintaining all areas of the mill.
• Lead departmental personnel to take responsibility and accountability for safety and performance of projects and physical assets.
• Ensure the principles of Reliability and Best Maintenance Practices are advanced daily.
• Leads Scheduled Maintenance Down Planning Meetings.
• Verifies materials, information, tools are available and staged prior to Maintenance Downs.

• Maintains and communicates key performance indicators (KPIs) on the performance of the planning and scheduling functions providing timely reports.
• Identifies specific safety hazards encountered and includes mitigation measures in the execution of the proposed work.
• Understand abilities of diverse maintenance group and manage for best results.
• Reviews the best way to accomplish work with establishing staffing and estimated time to complete.
• Maintains and utilizes work order system to develop and publish weekly work lists and schedule (i.e., Preventative Work, Scheduled Down Work, Current WO) for Area Manager Review and prioritization.
• Leading maintenance shutdowns and daily work planning using work orders and job plan packets.
• Requires flexible hours including late night call-ins.
• Other duties assigned.

The company offers competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Health Care Savings, Life, 401K Plan, Vacation, Relocation Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs, etc. We are an equal employment opportunity company with a drug free workplace.

In addition to our competitive wages and benefits, we provide the opportunity to become an integral part of the continued growth of our organization and the opportunity for career growth.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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