Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Position Title :

Mechanical Maintenance Planner (I-II)

Pay Rate :

I) $75,800 to $101,000

II) $86,800 to $115,700

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category : Salary Full-Time

Physical Location :

International Paper – Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

Port Wentworth, GA 31407

The Job You Will Perform :

• Responsible for developing safe, comprehensive job plans for mechanical work including both daily and shutdown related activities
• Perform as a key member of the maintenance leadership team and share responsibility for guiding and shaping the direction of this high performance team
• Partner with Area Process Managers, Operations Maintenance Coordinators, and Front Line Leaders to ensure efficient prioritization, planning, and coordination of maintenance work
• Report to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager and work closely with the Mechanical FLL to deliver comprehensive job plans that maximize the team’s effectiveness at safely executing the right work at the right time while meeting our high quality standards
• Scope, bid, and award contractor work that is both safe and effective
• Daily effective communication with hourly and salaried team members
• Effectively maintain planned work order backlog to ensure the team executes the right work at the right time
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and preventative maintenance plans
• Participate in weekend duty rotation
• Occasionally backfill for the Area Maintenance FLL
• Continuously look for the most effective solutions that deliver safe and reliable results
• Understand, support, and execute the Manufacturing Work System process

The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring :

The Career You Will Build :

The Benefits You Will Enjoy :

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.

The Impact You Will Make :

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience :

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join :

International Paper (NYSE : IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) :

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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