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Maintenance Supervisor roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a degree in engineering, facilities management, construction management, or a related technical field. Many employers in manufacturing, property management, and facilities services hire OPT candidates. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if eligible) gives you real runway to demonstrate value in this hands-on leadership role.
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Plywood facility in Prosperity, SC. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key to plant reliability and improvement. This individual manages a team of Millwrights responsible for inspecting critical mechanical equipment in our operation and determining the probability of imminent failure. This role is responsible for prioritizing the work backlog, scheduling planned work, incorporating PM revisions, assuring PM compliance, and creating Standard Maintenance Procedures. This role serves as a key component of our mill management team and can impact the overall success of the organization.
Our Team
At Georgia-Pacific, we are innovative, we manufacture products that make people's lives easier, and we provide careers, not just jobs for our employees. We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance more than anything else and we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo. If you are interested in joining our team, you can learn more about our Building Products division.
What You Will Do
- Monitors and approves work requests to ensure an emergency response is necessary or directs the creation of a work order that can be planned and scheduled in the future. Participates in emergency work.
- Ensures appropriate resources for each planned and scheduled job, controls job execution and quality through completion.
- Ensures all work, including modifications and changes to any process, have a valid work order with all specified approvals.
- Ensures good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed in the shop and on all job sites. Works with department personnel on all safety compliance of work processes. Actively leads safety awareness and information sharing meetings.
- Works with the Maintenance Manager for on-call rotation and coordinates Millwright on-call list on a regular basis.
- Ensures the orderly conduct of Maintenance team members with respect to company policy and procedures compliance.
- Works with the Maintenance Manager to run Area Management Team meetings.
- Participates in work order prioritization with Planner and Area Superintendent. This expectation is shared with input from the Area Millwrights.
- Defines equipment monitoring rounds, implementing a method to verify successful completion. These rounds must include inspections for potential causes of housekeeping problems and/or safety hazards.
- Works with Area Planners to create value added work packages for execution of down days and shutdowns, with a high degree of focus on high quality precision Maintenance to eliminate rework.
- Fills in for Maintenance Manager when absent from mill.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Three (3) years or more experience with preventative and predictive maintenance
- Experience with parts inventory management and controls
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System or SAP
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Management or related field
- Experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
- Experience implementing a RCM Maintenance program
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. Learn more about our hiring philosophy.
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. Please click here for additional information.
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Plywood facility in Prosperity, SC. The Maintenance Supervisor is a key to plant reliability and improvement. This individual manages a team of Millwrights responsible for inspecting critical mechanical equipment in our operation and determining the probability of imminent failure. This role is responsible for prioritizing the work backlog, scheduling planned work, incorporating PM revisions, assuring PM compliance, and creating Standard Maintenance Procedures. This role serves as a key component of our mill management team and can impact the overall success of the organization.
Our Team
At Georgia-Pacific, we are innovative, we manufacture products that make people's lives easier, and we provide careers, not just jobs for our employees. We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance more than anything else and we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo. If you are interested in joining our team, you can learn more about our Building Products division.
What You Will Do
- Monitors and approves work requests to ensure an emergency response is necessary or directs the creation of a work order that can be planned and scheduled in the future. Participates in emergency work.
- Ensures appropriate resources for each planned and scheduled job, controls job execution and quality through completion.
- Ensures all work, including modifications and changes to any process, have a valid work order with all specified approvals.
- Ensures good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed in the shop and on all job sites. Works with department personnel on all safety compliance of work processes. Actively leads safety awareness and information sharing meetings.
- Works with the Maintenance Manager for on-call rotation and coordinates Millwright on-call list on a regular basis.
- Ensures the orderly conduct of Maintenance team members with respect to company policy and procedures compliance.
- Works with the Maintenance Manager to run Area Management Team meetings.
- Participates in work order prioritization with Planner and Area Superintendent. This expectation is shared with input from the Area Millwrights.
- Defines equipment monitoring rounds, implementing a method to verify successful completion. These rounds must include inspections for potential causes of housekeeping problems and/or safety hazards.
- Works with Area Planners to create value added work packages for execution of down days and shutdowns, with a high degree of focus on high quality precision Maintenance to eliminate rework.
- Fills in for Maintenance Manager when absent from mill.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Three (3) years or more experience with preventative and predictive maintenance
- Experience with parts inventory management and controls
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System or SAP
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Management or related field
- Experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
- Experience implementing a RCM Maintenance program
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. Learn more about our hiring philosophy.
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. Please click here for additional information.
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Emphasize your technical degree match
Maintenance Supervisor roles qualify for OPT when the job requires a relevant degree. Lead with your engineering, construction management, or facilities management background in every application to establish the degree-to-role connection employers and USCIS both need to see.
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to sponsor OPT students long-term. Focus your search on manufacturing firms, large property management companies, and facility services corporations with established HR and immigration compliance infrastructure already in place.
Highlight certifications that signal serious candidates
Credentials like OSHA 30, EPA 608, or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician distinguish you from non-OPT candidates. Employers weigh sponsorship costs against your value, and technical certifications make that calculation easier by demonstrating specialized knowledge that's harder to find locally.
Be upfront about your OPT timeline early
Don't wait until an offer to disclose your work authorization status. Mention your OPT authorization and remaining duration in your initial outreach. Employers with lean hiring timelines appreciate the transparency and can plan around your H-1B cap filing window before your OPT expires.
Quantify your maintenance leadership impact
Maintenance Supervisors are judged on downtime reduction, cost savings, and team performance. Include specific metrics in your resume: equipment uptime percentages, preventive maintenance completion rates, or team size managed. Concrete numbers justify sponsorship investment by showing measurable operational value beyond a generic job description.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for your degree
If your degree is in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a STEM-designated facilities program, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the extension significantly changes your sponsorship timeline and employer appeal.
Maintenance Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Maintenance Supervisor on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is directly related to the role. Maintenance Supervisor positions supported by degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or facilities management qualify for OPT work authorization. The key requirement is that your day-to-day responsibilities must relate to your field of study. Roles that only require general labor experience without a degree connection do not qualify.
Do Maintenance Supervisor employers typically sponsor OPT students for H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Large manufacturing companies, hospital systems, and national property management firms are the most likely to sponsor because they have dedicated HR and legal resources. Smaller contractors or regional property owners rarely do. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly employers so you can focus on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor international workers rather than applying blind.
Does a Maintenance Supervisor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or systems engineering, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Facilities management degrees are not always STEM-designated, so verify your degree's CIP code with your designated school official before assuming you qualify.
What industries hire Maintenance Supervisor OPT candidates most often?
Manufacturing plants, commercial real estate firms, healthcare facilities, and data centers hire Maintenance Supervisors with engineering or technical degrees regularly. These industries run complex equipment systems where a degree is genuinely required, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument for future H-1B sponsorship. Hospitality and residential property management sometimes hire OPT candidates too, but sponsorship is less common in those sectors.
How do I find Maintenance Supervisor jobs that accept OPT authorization?
Standard job postings rarely specify OPT eligibility, which wastes time on roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate curates positions from employers with documented OPT and H-1B sponsorship history, so you can apply to Maintenance Supervisor roles where your work authorization is already expected rather than a surprise the employer isn't prepared to handle.