Maintenance Manager

A Hiring Company; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wood products industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Shelton, WA. The successful candidate will oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in production. This role involves coordinating teams, managing preventative maintenance programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal applicants will have strong leadership skills, safety knowledge, and relevant technical experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading maintenance teams and projects.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical work.
• Proven track record of implementing safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance workers and activities.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure safety compliance for all staff and contractors.

Skills

Team Management

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Safety Awareness

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

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Alta Forest Products, in partnership with Itochu Building Products, is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards. It specializes in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel.

Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities, including Morton, WA; Winlock, WA; Shelton, WA; Amanda Park, WA; Lewiston, ID; Bonners Ferry, ID; and Naples, ID.

The Role:

Supervises and coordinates workers' activities in maintaining, installing, and performing preventative maintenance on various machines to manufacture fencing by performing the following duties. Directly supervises employees in the Sawmill. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position reports to the Mill Operations Manager.

What You'll Do

• The maintenance manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all mechanical and electrical work in the facility.
• Ensure the safety of all team members and contractors working in the plant or department by driving continuous improvement. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules and regulations.
• Develop, manage, and lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs and inventory tracking procedures.
• Work to ensure the mill can meet priority production goals through the supervision of the maintenance crew and maintenance project management.
• Helps identify and plan modifications that will improve the efficiency and safety of the mill.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop and drive adherence to preventative maintenance procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate all mechanical and electrical machinery troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
• Understand the production team's needs and coordinate priorities for the delivery of corrective maintenance.
• Follow up on recurring downtime issues and work to eliminate them.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical spare parts and supply inventory.
• Partner with purchasing to ensure that correct parts and services are purchased and received on time at the most competitive price from our vendors.
• Help advance new components and technology into our operations.
• Inspect equipment for potential problems. Investigate and lead solution initiatives.
• Implement and maintain continuous improvement throughout our organization.
• Maintain training requirements and records for millwrights, electricians, and other craftspeople.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Content

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