Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 12, 2026. International Paper scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Title:
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Pay Rate:
$93,400 - $137,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
3203 International Dr.
Selma, AL
Riverdale Mill, located in Selma AL, is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. In addition to the machines, the mill includes multiple process lines, including wood handling, pulping and OCC, power and recovery, sheeting operations and effluent treatment. The E/l FLL leads a electrical instrumentation maintenance crew of approximately ten (10) hourly team members supporting one of Riverdale Mill’s operating areas, and works in partnership with the area Mechanical FLL to ensure the reliable operation of the area equipment. This position reports to the Business Unit Area Maintenance Manager (AMM).
The Job You Will Perform:
- Lead and direct the E/I team in a goal-oriented environment to deliver results in the areas of safety, engagement, and reliability excellence.
- Manage team compliance with company and mill policies, procedures, and other requirements.
- Approve pay and vacation scheduling for the team, and complete other administrative tasks consistent with the requirements of the labor agreement and mill/company policy.
- Conduct 1:1s with employees to provide and receive guidance and development feedback.
- Identify individual and organizational training needs and implement training plans (hard and soft skills).
- Coordinate with operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with AMM and with other areas of the mill to share maintenance resources when necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks mill wide.
- Implement and sustain 5S
- Effectively manage available resources on daily basis through efficient planning and scheduling activities
- Continually assess training needs of crew members in order to provide learning opportunities
- Respond appropriately to off-shift, off-day and maintenance shift problems
- Responsible for team’s time and attendance, performance, and record keeping
- Communicate appropriately to ensure operations is knowledgeable of maintenance activities through the daily and weekly planning meetings
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and support identification and implementation of solutions.
- Serve as contractor coordinator for vendor or contractor resources when necessary.
- Serve as a key member of the MWS team, fulfilling positional responsibilities within the MWS process.
- Complete responsibilities in alignment with IP reliability systems (RCFA, PM/PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc.)
- PLC knowledge and experience
- Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and ABB drive systems is desirable
- Improve existing or implement new work systems as necessary to ensure the sustainability of progress/positive results.
- Serve on a weekend duty team for the Maintenance department.
The Skills You Will Bring:
B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or comparable work experience
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical maintenance and/or paper industry operations.
Previous supervisory experience a plus
Completion of the IP Front Line Leader modules or other leadership development preferred.
- Maintenance experience in a Pulp & Paper facility is desirable
- Supervisory experience necessary
- Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
- Proficient with Microsoft and SAP PM Applications
- Active learner and ability to develop direct reports
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player