Twin Rivers Paper Company · 14 hours ago
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
Little Falls, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTwin Rivers Paper Company, headquartered in Madawaska, Maine, is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer. They are seeking a Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lead and develop maintenance and engineering teams, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency while managing capital projects and compliance with safety standards.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance and engineering teams to drive accountability, engagement, and performance
Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership across all maintenance and engineering disciplines
Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and development opportunities for supervisors and team members
Promote effective labor relations and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
Align maintenance and engineering strategies to support operational reliability, efficiency, and quality
Ensure seamless coordination between maintenance execution and engineering planning to minimize downtime and maximize asset life
Establish preventive, predictive, and reliability-based maintenance practices
Partner with Operations to prioritize work, plan outages, and coordinate major repairs
Maintain a high level of communication and alignment with the Director of Operations regarding performance, risks, priorities, and resource needs
Collaborate closely with Operations, Safety, Purchasing, and Finance to support mill objectives
Serve as a technical and leadership resource for plant initiatives and problem-solving efforts
Lead capital improvement (CAPEX) and major maintenance projects from concept through execution and closeout
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and ROI justifications
Manage contractors, vendors, and internal project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
Oversee commissioning, documentation, and transition of projects to Operations and Maintenance teams
Develop and manage departmental budgets, including maintenance spend and capital investments
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining reliability and safety
Support long-term asset management and replacement planning
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
Ensure maintenance and engineering practices support product quality and regulatory requirements
Participate in incident investigations, hazard analyses, and corrective action development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or engineering leadership within an industrial or manufacturing environment (paper manufacturing preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing capital projects, and supporting 24/7 operations
Papermaking processes, equipment, and quality systems
Mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
Facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems
Preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
Safety systems, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance
Ability to inspire, influence, and develop teams at all levels
Proven experience managing complex capital and maintenance projects
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and process systems in a manufacturing environment
Clear, effective communicator with the ability to translate technical information into actionable plans
Understands cost drivers, budgeting, and the business impact of maintenance and engineering decisions
Drives reliability, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives
Travel and overtime may be required based on project and operational needs
Bend, climb stairs, and access all areas of equipment, including elevated and confined spaces
Operate and inspect machinery safely and effectively
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Company
Twin Rivers Paper Company
Twin Rivers Paper Company is a paper & forest products company specializing in packaging solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-05-21Private Equity
2013-05-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Tony Mollica
Chief Executive Officer
Tyler Rajeski
President & Chief Financial Officer
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