Mechanical Maintenance Manager – Tissue Manufacturing

Salary: Depending on Experience Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Franklin, VA Company Overview ST Tissue specializes in manufacturing napkins and paper towels for the away-from-home market, utilizing 100% recycled wastepaper to produce high-quality parent rolls. Located in Franklin, Virginia, our facility includes a Tissue Mill and Fiber Recycling Plant (FRP) and focuses on safe operations, reliability, and sustainable manufacturing. Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Manager to lead mechanical maintenance operations for our tissue manufacturing facility. this role provides leadership and technical direction to the mechanical maintenance team while supporting equipment reliability, safe mill operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Mechanical Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance for both the Fiber Recycling Plant (FRP) and Tissue Mill, working closely with operations leadership and the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Manager to support efficient production. Duties Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance technicians and contractors Oversee mechanical maintenance operations for the FRP and Tissue Mill Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment failures Support maintenance of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and heavy process equipment Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs Utilize CMMS systems to track maintenance work orders and planning Coordinate closely with operations leadership and maintenance teams to reduce downtime Lead planning and execution of mill outages and shutdowns Support maintenance budgets and capital maintenance projects Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the maintenance organization Experience Bachelor's Degree OR 10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience 5+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience Experience supporting mechanical maintenance and reliability programs Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, hydraulics, conveyors, and industrial machinery Experience implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs Experience using CMMS maintenance systems Experience in paper, pulp & paper, tissue manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations preferred Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Join Our Team Join ST Tissue and play a key role in maintaining reliable operations within a fast-paced tissue manufacturing and recycling facility. This position offers the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team and support continuous improvement in a sustainable manufacturing environment. www.sttissuellc.com Pay: From $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person