Mark Brown
About Mark Brown
Mark Brown is a Maintenance & Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the paper and forest products industry. He has held various managerial and engineering roles at companies such as Sappi North America and J.D. Irving, Limited, and possesses expertise in Predictive Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, and Lean Manufacturing.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Mark Brown has been serving as the Maintenance & Engineering Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and engineering initiatives in Dixfield, Maine. His expertise in predictive maintenance and reliability engineering supports the company's operational efficiency and reliability.
Previous Experience at Sappi North America
Before his current position, Mark Brown worked at Sappi North America as the Site Reliability Manager from 2015 to 2023 in Skowhegan, Maine. His role involved enhancing site reliability through effective maintenance strategies. Prior to that, he served as the Maintenance & Engineering Manager at Sappi North America from 2009 to 2015 in Westbrook, Maine, where he focused on maintenance management.
Experience at NewPage Corporation
Mark Brown held multiple positions at NewPage Corporation. He worked as the Superintendent of Central Maintenance & Site Reliability for six months in 2008 to 2009 in Rumford, Maine. Additionally, he served as a Mechanical Reliability Engineer from 2006 to 2008, contributing to the company's maintenance and reliability efforts.
Educational Background in Industrial Technology
Mark Brown studied at the University of Southern Maine, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Industrial Technology. His academic journey spanned from 1985 to 1992, providing him with a solid foundation in technology and engineering principles relevant to his career.
Expertise in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mark Brown possesses a strong background in predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and lean manufacturing. These skills are essential in addressing challenges within the paper and forest products industry, where he has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of operational needs and solutions.