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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in beautiful Milford, NJ.
The Maintenance Supervisor is a key leader for the site responsible for supporting and developing the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in safety, manufacturing, and customer focus. You will drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability. You will also work to proactively identify hazards and implement appropriate mitigating strategies based on the risks involved while monitoring the quality of work and providing guidance to the team. This role will provide critical input to the management team and influence others, positively impacting the organization.
OUR TEAM
The team at Milford, NJ specializes in Corrugated Sheets operations. Milford, NJ offers an ideal location with a strong school system, a stable economic environment, and an attractive quality of life. Located in western New Jersey near the Pennsylvania border, Milford provides convenient access to the Lehigh Valley as well as the greater New York City and Philadelphia regions. This position offers opportunities for growth and promotion in Milford, along with additional career opportunities across Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Foster a safe work environment, ensure maintenance personnel are practicing "best safe work practices", lead the identification and mitigation of all work hazards for the jobs performed prior to work commencing.
- Develop trusted and productive relationships with all of your direct reports.
- Coach employees with direct honest feedback that allows them to understand current levels of performance and future expectations.
- Support each individual employee so they can self-actualize in their role and in the facility by improving performance, learning new skills and understanding the long-term vision for the department.
- Demonstrate strong functional knowledge of maintaining equipment used in the corrugated industry as well as troubleshooting issues.
- Manage daily workforce to scheduled maintenance adherence.
- Supervise all plant maintenance functions involving mechanical equipment, control systems, power distribution systems, and building facilities to include electrical, controls, mechanical, plumbing, pipe fitting, and welding, HVAC, etc.
- Prioritize work daily in coordination with operations for maximum value creation and equipment up-time.
- Work with contractors to safely plan and execute job scopes for the site.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, OR military environment as a supervisor or manager within the maintenance department.
- Computerized maintenance management systems experience.
- Analytical and field troubleshooting skills.
- Must be willing and able to work different shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed in an industrial environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the corrugated industry.
- Experience establishing and/or administering a Predictive/Preventive Maintenance program and tracking results.
- Previous experience with PLCs, drives, servos, motors, and instrumentation.
For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
INTRODUCTION
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in beautiful Milford, NJ.
The Maintenance Supervisor is a key leader for the site responsible for supporting and developing the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in safety, manufacturing, and customer focus. You will drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability. You will also work to proactively identify hazards and implement appropriate mitigating strategies based on the risks involved while monitoring the quality of work and providing guidance to the team. This role will provide critical input to the management team and influence others, positively impacting the organization.
OUR TEAM
The team at Milford, NJ specializes in Corrugated Sheets operations. Milford, NJ offers an ideal location with a strong school system, a stable economic environment, and an attractive quality of life. Located in western New Jersey near the Pennsylvania border, Milford provides convenient access to the Lehigh Valley as well as the greater New York City and Philadelphia regions. This position offers opportunities for growth and promotion in Milford, along with additional career opportunities across Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Foster a safe work environment, ensure maintenance personnel are practicing "best safe work practices", lead the identification and mitigation of all work hazards for the jobs performed prior to work commencing.
- Develop trusted and productive relationships with all of your direct reports.
- Coach employees with direct honest feedback that allows them to understand current levels of performance and future expectations.
- Support each individual employee so they can self-actualize in their role and in the facility by improving performance, learning new skills and understanding the long-term vision for the department.
- Demonstrate strong functional knowledge of maintaining equipment used in the corrugated industry as well as troubleshooting issues.
- Manage daily workforce to scheduled maintenance adherence.
- Supervise all plant maintenance functions involving mechanical equipment, control systems, power distribution systems, and building facilities to include electrical, controls, mechanical, plumbing, pipe fitting, and welding, HVAC, etc.
- Prioritize work daily in coordination with operations for maximum value creation and equipment up-time.
- Work with contractors to safely plan and execute job scopes for the site.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, OR military environment as a supervisor or manager within the maintenance department.
- Computerized maintenance management systems experience.
- Analytical and field troubleshooting skills.
- Must be willing and able to work different shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed in an industrial environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the corrugated industry.
- Experience establishing and/or administering a Predictive/Preventive Maintenance program and tracking results.
- Previous experience with PLCs, drives, servos, motors, and instrumentation.
For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Maintenance Supervisor
Document your supervisory scope before applying
PERM requires the employer to define the job's minimum requirements precisely. Pull together records of team size managed, trades overseen, and preventive maintenance programs you led so your experience maps cleanly to the certified job duties.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Facilities-heavy industries, including healthcare systems, property management companies, and large manufacturers, file PERM petitions regularly for maintenance roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored this occupation before.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Maintenance Supervisor openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. You'll see which companies have filed EB-3 PERM petitions for this occupation, cutting your research time significantly.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns your role to one of four wage levels based on complexity and supervision. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or Level IV rate for your metro area before accepting an offer, since your salary must meet or exceed the certified wage.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment early
Employers sponsoring you for PERM must be able to employ you lawfully throughout the process. Confirming E-Verify enrollment during screening avoids late-stage complications if adjustment of status extends your work authorization on an EAD.
Distinguish EB-2 eligibility if you hold an advanced degree
Maintenance Supervisors with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, or a master's degree in facilities or engineering management, may qualify under EB-2. Flag this for the employer's immigration counsel before the PERM filing is structured.
Green Card Maintenance Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Supervisor role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Maintenance Supervisor is classified as a skilled worker under EB-3, which covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Most nationalities outside India and China face minimal wait times at the EB-3 level.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary visa capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery, and it requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual lottery, and is available for skilled trade and supervisory roles that don't meet the H-1B specialty occupation threshold. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing adds roughly one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM filing for a Maintenance Supervisor position?
You'll need records that prove you meet the employer's stated minimum requirements, including diplomas, transcripts, trade certifications such as HVAC or electrical licenses, and employment verification letters showing progressive supervisory experience. DOL audits PERM applications, so every credential listed in the job description must be documented and dated accurately before your employer submits the application.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Maintenance Supervisor jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Maintenance Supervisor listings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM for this occupation rather than spending time on employers unlikely to sponsor. O*NET also lists the occupation's standard duties, which helps you align your resume to the certified job description.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before my green card is issued?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Maintenance Supervisor roles in different facilities or industries can qualify as same or similar under the relevant SOC code, but you should confirm the new role's duties align with the approved petition before making the switch.