Reliability Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Reliability Maintenance Manager - Corrugated Manufacturing
Location: Mount Olive, IL

Salary: For this role, we anticipate paying $125,000- $155,000 annually. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Travel: 10% for corporate travel, customer visits, etc. as needed

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Reliability Manager to lead our maintenance and reliability strategy at our Corrugated facility in Mount Olive, IL. We are looking for a self-driven leader with strong electro-mechanical maintenance experience who thrives on building teams, driving equipment reliability, and creating long-term value through continuous improvement.

This role is more than managing machines, it's about leading people, shaping culture, and enabling growth through our principled culture, where we empower employees to think like owners, challenge the status quo, and innovate for the future.

At Georgia-Pacific's Mt. Olive facility, great teams achieve exceptional results through best-in-class customer service. Supported by a skilled workforce, you'll have the autonomy to innovate and deliver long-term value. As a leader, you'll champion our Principle-Based Management philosophy, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role is for a collaborative leader eager to make meaningful contributions. Our team, a mix of new talent and seasoned professionals, thrives on excellence and collaboration. We're seeking a leader to further strengthen our culture and elevate our team's success.

• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability.
• Lead a team of 2 management maintenance professionals and their maintenance teams across electrical, mechanical, and systems disciplines.
• Drive a culture of safety by identifying hazards and ensuring the best safe work practices.
• Partner with operations leaders to balance reliability, cost, and production goals.
• Mentor and coach team members, ensuring accountability and professional growth.
• Manage maintenance spend, aligning resources to create the most value.
• Lead cultural and operational changes that improve long-term performance.

• Experience leading maintenance teams in an industrial, manufacturing, military or similar setting.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical maintenance (electrical systems, mechanical repairs, drives, motors, PLC's, instrumentation).
• Proven ability to establish or manage Predictive/Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Experience with planning/scheduling, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS or similar), and cost analysis.

• Experience in corrugated, converting, or packaging operations.
• Resolving reoccurring reliability issues, identifying and diagnosing the root cause(s) of such.
• Continuous improvement mindset and project management experience.
• Ability to engage teams and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, reliability, or related field OR equivalent hands-on maintenance and leadership experience.

Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers. The team specializes in both converting and corrugator assets, where they support the self -actualization of their employees. This position provides opportunities for promotion as well as many other Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Come join our team!