Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a results‑driven Maintenance Supervisor to lead our sawmill maintenance team and maximize equipment reliability. In this role you will oversee a skilled crew of millwrights and technicians, manage comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules, and coordinate rapid troubleshooting for heavy wood‑processing machinery. The successful candidate will champion a culture of safety by strictly enforcing Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO) protocols while collaborating closely with production teams to minimize downtime and keep mill operations running at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the repair and servicing of specialized sawmill machinery, including de‑barkers, trimmers, sorters, stackers, chippers, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians, millwrights, and apprentices.
• Ensure complete compliance with safety protocols, including Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO) procedures, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate non‑emergency maintenance routes, manage preventive maintenance tasks, and adjust workflows to handle emergency breakdowns.
• Work closely with production supervisors to align maintenance windows with operational targets and prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Track replacement parts with purchasing teams and help manage department repair budgets.
• Occasional fieldwork and travel, both domestic and international.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical degree or trade certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a sawmill, lumber, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong commitment to safety and understanding of behavior‑based safety programs.
• Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience with process improvement is an asset.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and interest in career development.
• Ability to multi‑task in a multidisciplinary environment with a high level of detail.
• Organizational, prioritizing, and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to work a seven‑day on, seven‑day off shift and be on‑call.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Schedule

Seven‑day on, seven‑day off shift with on‑call responsibilities.