Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager for a direct hire salaried position, working Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm, with potential Saturday overtime once or twice a month. The role involves leading maintenance efforts, ensuring smooth operations, and driving continuous improvement.

• Actively supervise employees in the daily coordination, execution, and planning of maintenance efforts, including a 24/7 maintenance team.
• Report any information that may impede plant operations to the Site Manager, while providing technical expertise regarding plant equipment and facilities.
• Initiate and 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.
• Manage machine reliability initiatives.
• Maintain adequate inventories of spare parts and purchase materials, parts, and supplies as required.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems, making data-driven decisions.
• Identify areas where safety issues could arise and take proactive measures to address concerns.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor the timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Maintain a good working relationship with plant management, supervisory staff, and hourly employees.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Communicate continually in a positive manner.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, semiannual, and annual safety and environmental audits.

• Supervisory experience
• Maintenance experience
• Experience with vendors
• Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Proficiency in managing and supervising teams

• Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese
• Comfortable with a salaried role working approximately 50 hours a week

Join a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions that values employee well-being and provides inclusive workplaces. You will have the opportunity to learn Safety Leadership Principles and opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. Bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our diverse culture.

The facility is clean and well-lit, specializing in the manufacture of large packaging materials and containers. All machines are jumbo-sized compared to other facilities, providing a unique and dynamic work environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Plaines, IL.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $134000.00/yr.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Des Plaines,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.