Maintenance Superintendent

WESTFRASER; Newberry, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

Competitive pay

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Medical

Vision

Wellness program

401k match

ESOP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Holidays

Job summary

West Fraser seeks a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multidisciplinary team on site in Newberry, SC. The role emphasizes uptime, safety, and continuous improvement across mechanical and electrical functions. You will drive planning, scheduling, and training, while collaborating with production leadership to meet targets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of industrial maintenance supervision, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to problem solving in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervising maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Experience implementing reliable maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership with change management and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Strategic thinker; data-driven decision maker.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance supervisors and craftspeople.
• Ensure execution of work with quality, safety, and clear communication.
• Monitor troubleshooting and address issues promptly.
• Oversee work order tracking and maintenance scheduling.
• Collaborate with production to improve uptime and safety.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the mill floor.
• Develop training programs for maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

MS Office

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

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
• 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