Position Title:
Maintenance Supervisor

Pay Rate:
$75,800 – 101,000 (PL10)
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:
903 Woods Road
Cambridge, MD 21613

The Job You Will Perform:
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive can-do attitude willing to lead the Maintenance team comprised of electrical and mechanical skilled trades, with the ability to adapt and overcome in a fast paced manufacturing environment with a constant vigilance to maintain safety and quality of all workmanship. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Overall daily responsibility for the safety of the people and correct repairs of the plant’s assets.
Manage daily permits, inductions, etc…
Set the daily priorities for the Maintenance team by organizing, dispatching and delegating the work to the maintenance technicians. Follow up to ensure work was completed at a high standard.
Attend all site related meetings pertaining to departmental and operational requirements.
Effective decision making with respect to the cost of repairs.
Strive to find better and more efficient ways of repairing and maintaining machinery.
Ensure that we follow the site rules and regulations.
Actively engage with the operations team to develop a team approach to effective maintenance.
Coach, mentor, develop and set goals for our Maintenance Technicians to realize their full potential.
Provide weekend and after-hours coverage as needed.
Assist with the ordering of machine parts needed to ensure parts being requested are correct while assisting with parts management inventory.
Assist with the implementation of capital and safety project work.

The Skills You Will Bring:

High school diploma or GED required; Technical degree, trade school or military training preferred
Minimum 5 years in a position of maintenance leadership
Working knowledge of 480 VAC three phase electricity
Working knowledge of steam boiler and ancillary equipment
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP or other maintenance-based software system
Good communication skills
Well organized with an attention to detail approach
Safety minded and team-oriented
Positive can-do attitude and willingness to adapt
Industrial Maintenance experience that includes mechanical, electrical & automation equipment. Corrugator or Converting manufacturing process experience preferred but not necessary
Display a passion for continuous improvement and strong will to deliver results
Sense of urgency and service-oriented
Leadership capabilities

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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, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.

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