Maintenance Superintendent

West Fraser; Seaboard (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams, coordinate planning, and drive uptime while prioritizing safety. You will implement schedules, manage work orders, and partner with production leaders to meet uptime and quality goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years supervising industrial maintenance, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of OSHA procedures. The role requires hands-on mill floor expertise and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in supervising maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated leadership with change management and continuous improvement.
• Sound knowledge of Safe Work Procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Must be a strategic thinker with data-based critical thinking to make decisions.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Meet production and uptime goals while prioritizing safety
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance team schedules and detailed maintenance planning
• Advance and support training for maintenance and operations teams
• Provide hands-on technical expertise on the mill floor to improve plant operations
• Provide support to General Manager and Supervisors to meet safety, quality, production, cost objectives
• Develop relationships with project equipment suppliers and contractors

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Plan & scheduling

Data-driven decisions

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

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

Travel Required

Yes . <10% expected travel. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.

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

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.

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