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Superintendent, Reliability

Superintendent, Reliability

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  Aug 7, 2026
Pay Range:  $120, 000 - $160,00

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

The Reliability Superintendent will utilize reliability principles and tools to evaluate maintenance strategies for pulp and paper mill assets. The candidate will work closely with site resources to review equipment failures, downtime reports and equipment histories to uncover reoccurring maintenance problems. Evaluate, modify, enhance maintenance practices, PM and PDM effectiveness. Lead the application of effective predictive technologies and methods such as RCM, RCA within established safety, quality and environmental standards.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Develop and implement risk based and reliability centered maintenance strategies to support asset reliability
  • Lead site predictive and preventive maintenance programs (e.g. vibration analysis, lubrication programs, ultrasonic and motor signature analysis programs.
  • Demonstrate proficient use of a CMMS  (SAP experience a plus)
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to solving problems.
  • Responsible to build individual and team capabilities by developing training systems.
  • Provides technical support in the form of strategic reliability practices such as failure analysis, suggested technical repair procedures, reliability improvements, PM/PdM optimization, etc.
  • Develop, report, and maintain appropriate Maintenance and Reliability KPI’s
  • Team player able to work and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience
  • 5+ years experience employing Reliability Center Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methods
  • Functional knowledge of primary predictive technologies such as Vibration, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis Ultrasonic and Electric Motor Diagnostic/Motor Current Analysis
  • Strong safety leadership

The Reliability Superintendent will utilize reliability principles and tools to evaluate maintenance strategies for pulp and paper mill assets. The candidate will work closely with site resources to review equipment failures, downtime reports and equipment histories to uncover reoccurring maintenance problems. Evaluate, modify, enhance maintenance practices, PM and PDM effectiveness. Lead the application of effective predictive technologies and methods such as RCM, RCA within established safety, quality and environmental standards.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Develop and implement risk based and reliability centered maintenance strategies to support asset reliability
  • Lead site predictive and preventive maintenance programs (e.g. vibration analysis, lubrication programs, ultrasonic and motor signature analysis programs.
  • Demonstrate proficient use of a CMMS  (SAP experience a plus)
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to solving problems.
  • Responsible to build individual and team capabilities by developing training systems.
  • Provides technical support in the form of strategic reliability practices such as failure analysis, suggested technical repair procedures, reliability improvements, PM/PdM optimization, etc.
  • Develop, report, and maintain appropriate Maintenance and Reliability KPI’s
  • Team player able to work and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience
  • 5+ years experience employing Reliability Center Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methods
  • Functional knowledge of primary predictive technologies such as Vibration, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis Ultrasonic and Electric Motor Diagnostic/Motor Current Analysis
  • Strong safety leadership

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Danna Dahn
Email:  danna.dahn@sappi.com
Telephone number:  218-879-2393

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