Maintenance Manager

Mercer Mass Timber LLC; Conway (AR); In loco; USD 110.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Extended health and dental benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercer Mass Timber LLC in Conway, Arkansas, is seeking a Manager of Maintenance to lead a skilled team and transition the plant from reactive to preventative maintenance. You will oversee CNC timber processing equipment, hydraulic presses, and automated lines, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency as production scales to multiple shifts over the next 18 months.

The role requires a strong engineering or facilities background, proven maintenance leadership, and hands-on experience with

Competenze

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field.
• Proven maintenance management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, preferably mass timber or wood products.
• Strong leadership to direct and develop a team of maintenance technicians and tradespeople.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance best practices and safety regulations.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all facility machinery and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of CNC timber processing machines, hydraulic presses, adhesive units, automated lines, and auxiliary systems.
• Support expansion to multi-shift operations while coordinating schedules to minimize downtime.
• Utilize CMMS to track activities, analyze trends, and optimize efficiency and costs.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and ensure safety compliance.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team development

Analytics

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Strumenti

Maintenance management software

Google Workspace

PLC

Robotics

VFDs

Servo controls

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Descrizione del lavoro

Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing, the Manager, Maintenance will oversee the maintenance operations at our mass timber manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas. As we transition from our start-up environment and ramp up production to multiple shifts over the next 18 months, the Manager, Maintenance will support our transformation from reactive to preventative maintenance. This role requires excellent leadership skills to partner with, motivate, and support our highly experienced maintenance team, acknowledging their strong capabilities while helping to progress our Maintenance program to best in industry standards. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of our facility and the longevity of our equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all facility machinery and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of CNC timber processing machines, hydraulic presses, adhesive units, automated lines, and auxiliary plant systems.
• Support facility expansion to multi-shift operations over the next 18 months while coordinating maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Utilize maintenance management software to track activities, analyze trends, and optimize overall facility efficiency and costs.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and managing performance.
• Manage annual MRO operational budgets and maintain critical spare parts inventory for rapid repairs.
• Champion a strong safety culture in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with Plant Engineering on CapEx projects, line expansions, equipment installations, and commissioning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven maintenance management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, preferably in mass timber or wood products.
• Strong leadership skills to direct, support, and develop a team of seasoned maintenance technicians and tradespeople.
• In-depth knowledge of preventative maintenance best practices and compliance with safety regulations.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software, Google Workspace, and technical systems (PLC, robotics, VFDs, servo controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.

Salary and Benefits

• The salary for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 USD. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team.