Maintenance Leader

Overview

In this role you lead the site maintenance function at Stubbins Paper Mill, driving safe, efficient asset performance and reliability. You will align with production and engineering to implement maintenance strategies that support long-term site objectives while cutting downtime and costs. The position emphasizes a Run to Standard culture, safety, and continuous improvement across the mill. You will shape the maintenance roadmap and mentor teams to deliver high performance. This is a chance to impact asset lifecycle, sustainability initiatives, and site strategy as part of Essity's mission to improve wellbeing.

Responsibilities

Lead and promote a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace under Essity's I Care culture.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and site maintenance requirements.
Drive adherence to maintenance standards and systems (SAP PM/MM, CILs, Centrelining).
Own planned and reactive maintenance activities across the mill.
Develop and lead maintenance planning and scheduling, including safety briefings and shutdowns.
Pursue zero unplanned stops by reducing breakdowns and increasing asset reliability.
Lead root cause analysis, breakdown elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Own maintenance KPIs, budgets, defect reduction programs, and reporting.
Manage maintenance systems, technical databases, and asset management processes.
Develop long-term maintenance and investment plans, including sustainability and lifecycle management.
Coach and lead maintenance teams toward accountability, capability-building, and high performance.
Contribute to the site's Maintenance Roadmap and broader site strategy.

Key requirements

Collaborative and proactive leadership in a manufacturing setting.
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Experience in maintenance, engineering, or reliability leadership in manufacturing.
Experience leading, coaching, or influencing technical teams.
Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, asset management, and continuous improvement.
Experience with SAP or equivalent CMMS platforms.
Knowledge of root cause analysis, defect elimination, and reliability improvement processes.
Strong financial awareness and maintenance budget management.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.