Maintenance Superintendent

West Fraser; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Internal promotion culture

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness pay program

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser in Newberry, South Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance supervisors and craftspeople, ensuring work completion with high quality while prioritizing safety and uptime. The role requires strong leadership, reliability program knowledge, and the ability to manage schedules and training for maintenance and operations teams.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in industrial maintenance supervision, solid OSHA knowledge, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in supervising maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge and experience with reliability programs are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership with change management and continuous improvement.
• Sound knowledge of Safe Work Procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Strategic thinker and tenacious problem-solver using data-based decisions.
• Strong computer skills and effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance supervisors and craftspeople.
• Oversee execution of work to ensure completion, quality, and clear communication.
• Monitor troubleshooting with supervisors to promptly identify and fix issues.
• Track work orders and supervise follow-ups on breakdowns and PM quality.
• Coordinate maintenance training and scheduling for teams.
• Work with production leadership to improve uptime and meet goals.
• Develop relations with project equipment suppliers and contractors.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the mill floor to optimize operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Self-directed

Decision-making

Communication

Education

2- or 4-year degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and documentation skills, be self-directed, and be confident in their decision-making abilities.

What You Will Do

• Manage maintenance supervisors and craftspeople


• Responsible for execution of work (completion, quality, communication)


• Assist supervisors in monitoring troubleshooting to identify and correct issues promptly


• Manage and assist supervisor in follow-ups on breakdowns, PM quality performed, WO completion


• Manage work order tracking by craftspeople


• Work with department production superintendents to improve uptime


• Mange work order completion with supervisors


• Coordinate maintenance tech training


• Meet production and uptime goals while making safety a business priority


• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance team schedules and detailed maintenance planning schedules that drive continuous improvement and support all elements of plant mechanical/electrical functions


• Advance and support the training for maintenance and operational teams to continuously improve their knowledge and skills to maintain an optimal active focus


• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team building and motivational skills along with an ability to collaborate and build good working relationships across multiple departments and leadership levels


• Provide support to the General Manager, Production Superintendents, and Supervisors to ensure objectives in safety, quality, production, and cost are being met


• Manage and develop relationships with the project equipment supplier(s) and contractors


• Provide hands-on technical expertise on the mill floor to increase and maintain plant operations

Qualifications You Will Need

• Minimum 5 years' experience in supervising maintenance in an industrial setting.


• Knowledge and experience in effective reliability programs are essential.


• Demonstrated leadership with change management skills as well as a drive for continuous improvement.


• Sound knowledge of Safe Work Procedures and OSHA regulations is a must.


• Must be a strategic thinker and tenacious problem-solver who applies data-based critical thinking to make decisions.


• Good computer skills with the use of Microsoft Office suite as well as effective oral, written, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications That Will Make You Stand Out

• A 2- or 4-year degree in a related field would be a plus

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package And Outstanding Benefits Include

• Benefits starting Day 1


• Competitive starting pay


• On-the-job training


• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Wellness Pay Program


• 401k with company match and retirement contribution


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace