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Maintenance Manager

International Paper · Mount Carmel, PA

Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$101k–$135k
Experience asked
20+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at International Paper (packaging) in Mount Carmel, PA.

They ask for
20+ years
Base pay
$101k–$135k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $117k–$146k. This one lists $101k–$135k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 14 reliability engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 13 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked
More than usual (20+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 71%
  • ✓ Team leadership 36%
  • 5S 21%
  • New product launch 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 20+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: International Paper in Mount Carmel

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Full description from International PaperAs posted on their careers site.Show

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

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Maintenance Manager

Pay Rate

$101,000 - $134,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Mt. Carmel, PA

The Job You Will Perform

  • •Actively supervises employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts.
  • •Report to Manufacturing Manager any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known, while providing technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.
  • •Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program and Implement quality improvement and cost reduction ideas.
  • •Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
  • •Maintains adequate inventories of spare parts and Purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.
  • •Troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • •Identify areas where safety issues could arise and take measures to proactively address the concerns.
  • •Plans, schedules and monitors the timely completion of maintenance work orders.
  • •Maintain a good working relationship with the plant management, supervisory staff and hourly employees.
  • •Maintain good housekeeping practices.
  • •Continually communicate in a positive manner.
  • •Participate in weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual safety and environmental audits.

The Skills You Will Bring

  • •Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
  • •Five + year’s maintenance and leadership experience in a manufacturing plant.
  • •College and/or related technical courses preferred.
  • •Five years’ experience in the corrugated box industry with heavy experience in electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity preferred.
  • •Business Acumen
  • •Action oriented
  • •Customer/Quality Focused
  • •Organizational Skills
  • •Developing Direct Reports
  • •Building Effective Teams
  • •Priority Setting
  • •Process Management
  • •Conflict Management
  • •Decision Quality

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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