Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of reliability within the maintenance department by fostering a data-driven approach to decision making and encouraging a focus on proactive maintenance strategies.
• Supervise and coach maintenance team to ensure quality operational repairs and preventative maintenance services; develop staff and self to ensure professional growth.
• Schedule and assign all tasks required to meet the preventative/predictive maintenance needs of the facility.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and critical spares according to site business plan and engage with key suppliers to optimize cost savings opportunities for the department.
• Ensure the safety of all employees and contractors. Supporting corporate safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying, and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety policies.
• Communicates regularly with team and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning mechanical maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement through root cause analysis.
• Understands and remains aware of monthly, weekly, and daily numbers regarding efficiency, productivity, downtime, quality, and safety.
• Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Leads safety, health, and environmental policies and practices within team. Responds to and leads repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or EH&S Manager.
• Maintains all maintenance related compliance documentation.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated math skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical maintenance techniques, concepts, and practices.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues.

Education/Qualifications

• 5+ years related maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Associate degree or vocational certification is a plus.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule that could include some holidays or weekends as needed.

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working in wood products.