Maintenance Manager
Location : Hialeah, Miami Mill (UMIA), US, 33013
Department : Maintenance (MN00)
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance function at Domtar's Hialeah Tissue Mill, which operates two tissue machines and multiple converting lines. This role ensures operational reliability, reduces equipment downtime, and drives continuous improvement by implementing effective maintenance strategies. The Maintenance Manager will oversee maintenance planning, safety compliance, budget control, and the development of the maintenance team to support manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and supervise the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations.
- Plan, organize, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for tissue machines, converting lines, utilities, and supporting equipment.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to minimize downtime and optimize production reliability.
- Manage maintenance budgets, cost control, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Drive root cause analysis, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance effectiveness.
- Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and mill expansion initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork within the maintenance organization.
- Will take on call in rotation with existing team.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of progressive maintenance experience in the pulp and paper industry (tissue manufacturing strongly preferred).Engineering Degree in electrical or mechanical fields can be considered for some experience.Knowledge of package boilers i.e. Cleaver Brooks CB model boilersProven leadership experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process systems common to paper mill operations.Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance systems, reliability-centered maintenance, and CMMS software.Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors, and capital projects.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.Commitment to workplace safety, employee development, and continuous improvement.Bi-lingual (Spanish) will be beneficialWhat we are offering :
Competitive salary and annual bonusAt least two weeks of vacation a year, depending on your experienceFull range of group insuranceTelemedicine services401k savings planEmployee and family assistance programWork environment based on respect, inclusion, and diversityOffice accessible by public transitYou will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.