What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Hood Container Corporation?
We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and reliability activities for our Linerboard Paper Mill in St. Francisville, LA. In this role, you'll drive equipment uptime, improve operational performance, ensure a safe work environment, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
What You'll Do
- Champion a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
- Lead preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs.
- Oversee maintenance of production equipment, facility systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mobile equipment, and grounds.
- Drive equipment reliability, asset life, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Manage the maintenance budget, contractors, parts inventory, and external service providers.
- Utilize CMMS tools to plan, schedule, and track maintenance activities.
- Coach, develop, and lead maintenance personnel while building a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to support production goals and plant performance.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience in paper, pulp, packaging, or heavy manufacturing.
- 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 3 years of maintenance leadership experience.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and facility maintenance.
- Experience managing budgets, contractors, and maintenance programs.
- Strong leadership, planning, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office.
Preferred
- Experience working in a paper mill preferred
- Knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
- CMRP certification or equivalent.
Here's Why You'll Love Working at Hood Container
- Make a Difference: Lead critical reliability and maintenance initiatives that directly impact safety, plant performance, and customer success.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary based on experience, an annual bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
- People-First Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise, encourages innovation, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.
- Growth & Stability: Build your career with a financially strong company in the sustainable paper and packaging industry, backed by continued investment in our mill, equipment, and long-term growth.
- Great Location: Experience the charm of St. Francisville, Louisiana, offering a high quality of life, outstanding outdoor recreation, and small-town living just minutes from Baton Rouge.
Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!