Maintenance Manager (also manages Utilities and Engineering)

White Birch Paper is a manufacturer of high-quality newsprint, directory paper and paperboard, with mills located in the United States and Canada. At White Birch Paper, we count on the performance of our plant and equipment, the diligence of our people, and the quality of our products to satisfy all of our customers' needs.

Bear Island Paper Company, a division of White Birch Paper, located in Ashland, Virginia has an opening for an experienced Maintenance Manager. This is a senior staff position responsible for the following:

• Ensure a proactive maintenance process and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation
• Manages engineers, utility superintendents, and maintenance supervisors
• Plan, organize, and direct the daily activities concerned with the maintenance of all mill equipment and machines
• Oversees maintenance activities to monitor compliance with all safety and environmental codes, regulations, permits and company policies
• Authorize requisitions for supplies and materials to complete maintenance projects
• Prepare, submit, and manage department budget
• Takes actions to deal with the results of unplanned downtime, outages, and emergencies
• Make decisions and solve complex problems that significantly impact the mill
• Manage major maintenance or capital projects
• Address performance and behavior issues promptly and tactfully
• Oversees maintenance during outages and shutdowns

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making skills required. A minimum of five years pulp / paper maintenance experience required. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude that will continuously pursue strategies to ensure adequate quality and minimize total costs. We offer an excellent benefits package including 401k. Please fax resume including salary requirements to 804-227-4059 or email to: pnowell@bi.whitebirchpaper.com.  EOE