MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Biewer Lumber; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Sawmill Newton is seeking a hands-on Maintenance leader to Direct all mechanical and electrical maintenance across our manufacturing site. You will drive predictive and preventive maintenance, manage MRO purchases, and focus on uptime and safety.

This role requires mentoring a team, strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and collaboration with upper management on capital projects. Monday–Friday with weekend work in a safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 4 years’ equivalent experience in industrial maintenance or wood products.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance across the manufacturing site.
• Oversee predictive and preventive maintenance and MRO purchases with uptime focus.
• Plan and schedule maintenance workflow with planning coordination.
• Ensure safety standards and training for maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with upper management on capital projects and paperwork.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Biewer Sawmill Newton, our Maintenance Team keeps a fast-paced, 24/7 operation running safely and efficiently. Processing more than 300 million board-feet of lumber each year, we rely on strong Maintenance leadership to minimize downtime, solve complex challenges, and keep our operation moving. We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance leader who enjoys mentoring a team, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and making a difference every day. If you’re ready to lead in a growing, family‑owned industry leader, we want you on our team.

Summary

Direct all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance throughout the manufacturing site. Responsible for predictive and preventive maintenance, purchasing maintenance, repair and operational (MRO) items with a focus on uptime, repairs and maintenance to budget, and percentage of preventive maintenance work orders and safety work orders completed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of maintenance functions.
• Ensure work is performed properly to minimize downtime throughout the facility.
• Ensure a high quality of workmanship is being performed at all times.
• Assist with daily planning and scheduling of workflow through maintenance.
• Approve the purchase of parts and supplies for the purpose of maintaining the equipment to OEM standards or better.
• Ensure that all standards of safety are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that all new industrial maintenance and electricians receive the appropriate safety training.
• Maintain the facility to ensure all federal, state and insurance protocols are being followed.
• Work with upper management on new capital projects.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and turned in appropriately.
• Follow up with supervisors on requested work performed and the status of "issues" that relate to anything that has been causing downtime.
• Hold regular department meetings at least quarterly.
• Work directly with the Planning Coordinator to ensure PM's are being completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all employee issues or deficiencies are documented and followed up on.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all the maintenance staff.
• Follow established departmental housekeeping, safety practices and standard operation procedures.
• Assist with breakdown maintenance when necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficient computer skills in Google Docs, Microsoft applications and aptitude to learn internal systems.
• Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematic skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education, Experience, And Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 4 years’ equivalent experience in industrial maintenance or wood products.

Work Environment

Combined office and industrial/manufacturing work setting.

This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Monday - Friday, weekend work required