Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Georgia-Pacific - Jackson, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Jackson, TN

10,001+ employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Operations Maintenance Coordinator at Gia-Pacific is responsible for overseeing maintenance planning and scheduling within the Consumer Products Group Operations in Jackson, TN. This role focuses on minimizing downtime, maximizing asset availability, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining comprehensive records of maintenance activities. The coordinator will collaborate with various teams to optimize maintenance processes and inventory management, contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to develop maintenance plans and schedules based on operational requirements and equipment condition.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize asset availability.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal resources to ensure timely execution of planned maintenance activities.
• Receive, review, and prioritize maintenance work orders, ensuring they are accurate and complete.
• Assign work orders to maintenance technicians based on skillset, availability, and workload balance.
• Monitor work order progress, provide updates to stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure the availability of required spare parts and materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, track usage, and initiate replenishment orders when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for inventory optimization and cost reduction without compromising operational needs.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, including work order details, maintenance logs, equipment history, and maintenance schedules.
• Generate reports on maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and downtime analysis.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct safety assessments and audits, identify potential risks, and take appropriate actions to mitigate hazards.
• Collaborate with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team to implement safety programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in maintenance coordination, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling methods, techniques, and best practices.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze maintenance data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and best practices.
• Solid experience working with a paper or pulp manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance