Maintenance Manager

Dodson Lumber is located on Hwy 167 approximately 10 miles south of Jonesboro, LA, and approximately 15 miles north of Winnfield, LA. Many employees reside in Jackson, Winn, and Lincoln Parishes, home to Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University. North Louisiana offers access to state parks such as Lake Claiborne and Kisatchie National Forest, with activities including hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and camping.

Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position on day shift, though the successful candidate must be willing to work other shifts and weekends when needed.

About the role

This individual is responsible for the development and management of all maintenance activities, with the safety of associates as the highest priority. The superintendent leads preventive and predictive maintenance/process reliability, manages improvement of key performance indicators, and ensures department budget cost effectiveness. Responsibilities include developing and training associates, leading capital projects, and problem-solving initiatives. The role also involves supporting and improving processes associated with the computerized maintenance management system for process reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance activities to ensure process reliability.
• Manage and improve key performance indicators for maintenance functions.
• Develop, coach, and mentor maintenance associates.
• Lead or participate in capital projects and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure purchasing functions follow established policies and procedures.
• Support and improve the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Lead team meetings and trainings.
• Identify safety, environmental, quality, and production issues.
• Coordinate with the production team to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Proactively address concerns related to safety, waste reduction, and process improvements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a leadership role, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Passion for safety and exceptional leadership in improving safety performance.
• Knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, and PLC programming.
• Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of business and financial concepts.
• Demonstrated success in managing capital projects.
• Ability to identify root causes of problems and initiate corrective actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships through coaching and development.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Track record of leadership in safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and people development.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other Windows-based programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Wood Products Industry maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and training/development opportunities.
• 401k plan with company match and an annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment, plus 11 paid holidays per year (88 holiday hours).
• Paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Pay

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, with a targeted salary range of $106,917–$160,376 based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Eligible for an Annual Incentive Program offering a cash bonus targeting 10–15% of base pay, with potential plan funding ranging from zero to two times the target.