Maintenance Manager - Nekoosa - Appvion

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    Appvion Nekoosa

    1 week ago

    Description

    Nekoosa Wisconsin Sites Maintenance Manager

    The Nekoosa Wisconsin Sites Maintenance Manager has full ownership of maintenance, asset reliability, uptime performance, and capital project execution across both Wisconsin manufacturing sites. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by maintaining high standards of equipment readiness, quality, and sustainability. The manager leads and develops a high-performing maintenance organization, drives accountability and disciplined execution, partners cross-functionally to ensure stable operations, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that optimize performance, cost, and long-term asset reliability.

    Key Responsibilities

    Leadership & Ownership

    • Own maintenance, reliability, and asset uptime performance across both Wisconsin sites, with clear accountability for results.
    • Set expectations and drive disciplined execution for safety, reliability, cost, and equipment readiness across Maintenance and Operations.
    • Build and sustain a high-performing maintenance organization through clear asset ownership, standards, and accountability.

    Organizational Development (≈20%)

    • Recruit, develop, and retain skilled maintenance talent through coaching, training, and performance management.
    • Drive technician and team performance using KPIs, standard work, and structured feedback.
    • Strengthen site readiness through improved technical capability, role clarity, and cross-functional alignment.

    Operational Excellence (≈60%)

    • Champion HSE compliance and a proactive safety culture that prioritizes risk reduction and equipment readiness.
    • Eliminate unplanned downtime and chronic equipment failures through disciplined planning, scheduling, and execution.
    • Improve uptime, cost, quality, and stability using CMMS-driven, data-based decisions and continuous improvement practices.

    Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement (≈20%)

    • Identify, prioritize, and lead capital and continuous improvement projects that improve safety, reliability, capacity, and cost.
    • Provide technical and execution leadership to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business priorities.
    • Partner cross-functionally to embed improvements, sustain results, and drive long-term operational excellence.

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    • Asset Up Time and Equipment Availability
    • Unplanned Downtime
    • MTBF / MTTR
    • Maintenance Cost vs. Budget
    • PM/PdM Compliance
    • Safety Performance
    • Capital Project Delivery (Cost, Schedule, Results)

    Key Attributes

    • Strong ownership mindset with clear accountability for results.
    • Motivational, hands-on leader who drives engagement and execution.
    • Analytical and disciplined problem solver focused on reliability and efficiency.
    • Results-driven with a bias toward action and follow-through.
    • Effective communicator and collaborator across all organizational levels.
    • Demonstrates urgency while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.
    • Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Qualifications

    • Proven maintenance leadership experience with accountability for asset performance.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Trade, technical, or advanced degree preferred (manufacturing, operations, engineering, or related field); equivalent experience considered.
    • Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
    • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, controls, drives, and machine asset maintenance.
    • Experience with lean manufacturing and CI methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S).
    • Hands-on experience leading continuous improvement and capital projects.
    • Proficiency with CMMS/ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
    • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to convert data into action.

    The Fine Print

    A post-offer background check and drug screen are required.

    M2S Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us

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