Maintenance Supervisor

Canfor-; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor El Dorado Laminating Plant in El Dorado, AR is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance crews, balance production needs with safety, and drive operational excellence.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance leadership and 10 years as a maintenance/electrical technician, with familiarity with electronic maintenance systems and lumber manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance and leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• 10 years of experience as a maintenance or electrical technician or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of an electronic-based maintenance program would be an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in lumber manufacturing is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance crews and ensure work is performed safely and without undue risk.
• Coordinate planned work of crews to meet maintenance and production targets and to adhere to quality standards.
• Develop and follow the preventative maintenance program and keep cost targets within budget.
• Provide direction and support to reports and foster effective working relationships across the team.
• Plan and implement daily and weekly preventive maintenance work lists and duties.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Electronic-based maintenance program

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Supervisor (29971)

As a proven leader in the industrial maintenance field, you thrive on solving mechanical challenges. Your expertise in executing maintenance programs, combined with your exceptional people leadership skills, has consistently driven performance excellence. If this resonates with you, the Maintenance Supervisor opportunity at our El Dorado Laminating Plant in El Dorado, AR, might be your next career milestone.

You understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to safety above all else. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in driving operational success. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be a key member of the Maintenance Team, responsible for supervising maintenance crews and ensuring work is performed without undue risk. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence, significantly contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

The life of a Maintenance Supervisor includes:

• Provide direction and support to reports and foster a highly effective working relationship with all employees.
• Assist in developing and achieving targets in safety, quality, cost, and delivery and employee engagement.
• Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement.
• Ensure the preventative maintenance program is developed and followed and that cost targets are within budget.
• Coordinate the planned work of crews to ensure both maintenance and production targets are met, and quality standards are adhered to.
• Maintain high standards of work performance and correct behavior as required.
• Plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work lists and duties.

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• 3-5 years of maintenance and leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• 10 years of experience as a maintenance or electrical technician or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of an electronic-based maintenance program would be an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in lumber manufacturing is considered an asset.

At Canfor,we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.