Maintenance Superintendent

Green First Forest Products; Hearst; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead their maintenance department. This role involves managing the upkeep of manufacturing assets, budgeting, and overseeing a dedicated team of supervisors and mechanics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance reliability and a passion for fostering a safe and efficient work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a company committed to sustainability and community, this opportunity is for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in industrial manufacturing with maintenance supervisory experience.
• Knowledge in maintenance reliability and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to ensure safety and efficiency in operations.
• Manage maintenance budgets and improve preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Maintenance Reliability

Predictive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Journeyman level millwright or equivalent

Tools

PCMAC – MMP designation

Job description

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Superintendent, Maintenance

Location: Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a Maintenance Superintendent to manage and lead the maintenance department in providing site and maintenance services in the most cost-effective manner to support production. This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance department. This includes managing the upkeep of all manufacturing assets, managing maintenance budget and resources, and assisting in the design and installation of new systems. In addition, this position is responsible for managing multiple shifts of Maintenance Supervisors and mechanics.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst's values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities. Coach and mentor employees to ensure maximum performance.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Maintain a communications program to keep your team informed regarding mill and department priorities.
• Ensure maintenance services are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered on time, while meeting cost and quality standards.
• Maintain and improve an effective preventative maintenance program for the operations to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Support all activities related to the annual Maintenance shutdown.
• Develop, implement and maintain maintenance standards and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and performance of mill equipment.
• Ensure weekly maintenance shutdown activities are effectively planned and coordinated within the operating departments.
• Ensure maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met, and variances explained, with appropriate action taken as needed. Support development and execution of maintenance budgets in operating areas.
• Maintain an effective cost reduction program.
• In conjunction with other operating departments, determine the manning composition required for the site and the necessary training required to meet manning objectives.
• Recommend changes/improvements to the maintenance management system and standards.
• Ensure an effective maintenance system that meets EMS (ISO 14001) standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Journeyman level millwright or equivalent.
• Knowledge in Maintenance Reliability, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance.
• Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis or other similar problem-solving tools.
• PCMAC – MMP designation considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of wood products manufacturing.
• Minimum of five years working in fast-paced, multi-tasking industrial manufacturing environment with maintenance supervisory/management experience.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.