Mill Reliability Leader at Jobot

Join a global leader in renewable cellulose fibers as our Mill Reliability Leader in Franklin, VA — leading reliability, maintenance, and equipment performance as we become a standalone company.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Kraig
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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded several decades ago and based in Franklin, VA, with operations worldwide, we are a global producer of renewable cellulose fibers used in tissue, towel, hygiene, and specialty applications. Our mission is to deliver sustainable, high-performance fiber solutions that help customers create essential everyday products. As we enter a new chapter as a standalone company, we remain committed to reliability, innovation, and environmental stewardship, continuing to build a more sustainable future through renewable fiber technology.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $160k base salary (DOE)
• 401(k) with Company Match and Company-Funded Retirement Contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead a high-impact reliability team
• Growth and Innovation: Influence next-generation maintenance strategies in a newly independent organization
• Collaborative, Inclusive Environment that values employee development and operational excellence

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and develop a high-performing reliability team (engineers, PdM, and lubrication technicians)
• Drive world-class reliability practices to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life
• Manage RCFA process and ensure corrective actions are executed effectively
• Serve as mill-wide champion for proactive reliability and chronic issue elimination
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance leaders to drive cultural adoption of reliability principles
• Develop and maintain equipment criticality systems and inspection programs
• Introduce new predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies
• Track and communicate key reliability metrics and action plans
• Mentor and upskill reliability professionals across the organization

You should have most of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of operations, maintenance, or engineering experience in a paper, pulp, or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of reliability principles and best practices
• Proficiency in CMMS and RCFA systems
• Proven record implementing preventive/predictive maintenance programs
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Demonstrated success improving equipment uptime and performance

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