Maintenance Superintendent: Lead Uptime, Safety & Teams

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

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.