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Position Title:
First Line Leader – Mechanical Maintenance
Pay Rate:
$104,000 - $127,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Exempt Full-Time
Physical Location:
Mansfield Mill
1202 Hwy 509
Mansfield, LA 71052
The Job You Will Perform:
The Maintenance First Line Leader is responsible for the management, coordination, and direction of a maintenance crew in a designated area, reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager.
Manage the daily activities of a maintenance crew in an operating area
Responsible for the safe, efficient execution of all maintenance and repair work in their area of responsibility
Ensure quality work is performed by the maintenance crew
Utilize the Manufacturing Work System (MWS) process
Effectively manage available resources on daily basis through efficient planning and scheduling activities
Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities
Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems
Responsible for team’s time and attendance, performance, and record keeping
Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily MWS and weekly planning meetings
Ensure daily schedule and weekly plans are posted
Work with operating departments to maintain optimum operating conditions and working relations
Utilize maintenance metrics to achieve crew goals
Participate in RCFA process
Promote integrated work between mechanical and electrical craftspeople
Utilize SAP PM and other automated tools to improve and update work procedures and preventive maintenance activities
The Skills You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desirable
- Supervisory experience necessary
- Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
- Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications
- Active learner and ability to develop direct reports
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player
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 will see why our team members say they are 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
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
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 (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.
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