Mechanical Maintenance Manager

About Barnwell Tissue Solutions (BTS) Barnwell Tissue Solutions (BTS), part of ST Tissue and ST Paper, is a fast-growing, sustainability-driven tissue manufacturing operation producing high-quality paper products from 100% recycled materials . Our Barnwell facility includes both a Tissue Mill and Fiber Recycling Plant (FRP) and operates in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact leadership role in a critical production facility Direct influence on uptime, reliability, and plant performance Opportunity to build and strengthen a maintenance culture Relocation support available for the right candidate

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to lead reliability and maintenance strategy across our operation. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability manufacturing environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams and improving equipment reliability. What You'll Do as a

Mechanical Maintenance Manager:

Lead and develop mechanical maintenance team (techs + contractors). Oversee maintenance team. Drive preventive & predictive maintenance programs. Troubleshoot complex equipment. Partner with Operations & E&I to reduce downtime. Lead outages, shutdowns, and major repairs. Manage maintenance budgets and capital projects. Champion safety and continuous improvement leader. May do some welding and fabrication. Parts order and maintain an inventory. Willing to work on-call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed. Operates powered industrial trucks (PIT's) as required. May be assigned special projects as needed.

Required:

Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree with 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience. 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing maintenance. Experience with rotating equipment & heavy industrial systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Interpret blueprints, P&ID diagrams, and schematics. Computer literate, functional on word processing software, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. CMMS experience Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Preferred:

Tissue, paper, pulp & paper, or similar industry. Experience in 24/7 manufacturing environments.

Physical Demands:

Frequently :

sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear clearly; work with others, use a keyboard/calculator, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Occasionally :

Ascend/descend stairs, ladders, or ramps; bend forward at the waist, crouch, push, pull, twist, drive, and use hand tools; reach above and below shoulder level, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Vision Requirements :

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, the employee is exposed to: Hazardous machinery and electrical hazards Hot, humid, and cold warehouse temperatures Dust, fumes, gases, and mists Wet quarters and height hazards Magnetic fields, which pose dangers to individuals with pacemakers Benefits 401(k) with match Medical, dental, vision HSA + Life insurance

PTO + EAP

Equal Opportunity Employer Barnwell Tissue Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Pay:

$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

and unrestricted driver's license (Required)

Location:

Barnwell, SC 29812 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person