Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Sappi North America Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation. Location: Somerset Mill Department: Paper Maintenance Operations About the Role The Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC) plays a key role in maximizing the safety, reliability, and performance of the Paper Mill. This position sits at the center of operations, maintenance, and reliability—ensuring equipment runs effectively, downtime is minimized, and production goals are met. It is a visible leadership role with direct impact on asset performance and cost management. Why Join Sappi Sappi has been part of the Somerset community for decades and continues to invest in modernization and long-term mill performance. Here, your experience and leadership will: Directly influence equipment reliability, maintenance priorities, and production efficiency Enable collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams Provide exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for advancement Offer varied, meaningful work where problem-solving matters daily We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and professional growth. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external vendors. Coordinate and prioritize daily and weekly maintenance work. Lead planning and execution of maintenance and clothing outages (Outage Captain). Manage maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost improvements. Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance activities are executed. Lead Natural Work Teams and reinforce work management practices. Partner with Reliability Engineering to resolve complex equipment issues. Participate in periodic weekend maintenance duty coverage. What You Bring Strong safety leadership mindset. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial maintenance experience. 8+ years of operations or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (pulp & paper, power generation, chemical, or heavy industry preferred). Hands‑on understanding of equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning. Experience leading or coordinating maintenance teams, trades, or planners. Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance work management processes. Strong communication and ability to drive alignment across teams. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are motivated by collaboration, problem-solving, and improving equipment performance, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful difference. Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job. Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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