Maintenance Supervisor

Boise Cascade Company; Homedale (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

Dental + Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Paid Time Off (20 days per year)

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant's preventive maintenance programs, coordinate shutdowns and upgrades, and drive continuous improvement. You will supervise a diverse maintenance team and collaborate with operations to maximize uptime and efficiency while controlling costs.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and implementing reliable maintenance strategies to support production goals at our Idaho facility.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience in related function.
• Extensive preventive maintenance experience and project management skills.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete, coordinate, and prioritize all maintenance aspects including shutdowns, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Supervise millwrights, electricians, technicians, and other maintenance personnel.
• Monitor plant operations to maximize uptime and efficiency; ensure cost-effective maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

B.S. degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Maintenance Supervisor. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below. The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for business, functional, or operational areas, processes, or programs. They monitor plant preventive maintenance programs and results to ensure plant uptime and efficiency using established BIC methodology.

Responsibilities

• Complete, coordinate, and prioritize all aspects of plant’s mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, new equipment installation, upgrades, equipment repair and rebuilds, plant remodels and expansions, cycle improvements, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Manage millwrights, electricians, technicians, equipment mechanics, rolling stock mobile equipment mechanics and cleanup pertaining to maintenance activities.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure plant uptime and efficiency are optimal.
• Ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and tools at appropriate cost and timeframe.
• Maintains an environmental awareness and develop processes that ensure compliance with all environmental laws.
• Standardize electrical and mechanical parts as practicable for all operations and create a cross-reference manual.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain short- and long-term maintenance plans and schedules to prioritize preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown work while minimizing production disruption.
• Prepare and deliver training programs for maintenance personnel.
• Participate in the selection, design, installation and debugging of manufacturing equipment. Provide recommendations for the purchase of equipment, tools and supplies. Confer with manufacturers in design or redesign of manufacturing equipment upgrades and assist in equipment selection.
• Manage project construction including vendor evaluation, securing materials, coordinating on-site vendor work, scheduling work, monitoring safety, and assure work completed in compliance with related permits.
• Maintain and gain relevant knowledge keeping abreast of technological advances and necessary changes for maximized operating efficiency.
• Assure compliance with recordkeeping requirements affecting the operations and compliance with department budgets.
• Ability to convert relay logic controls to PLC (programmable logic controller) through effective and efficient programming.
• Accountable for problem identification and resolution regarding electrical/computerized technology of the facility.
• Capable of communicating with others at all levels in the organization and open and responsive to change.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Successful candidate will have extensive preventive maintenance experience, as well as project management, planning, and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills and experience with employee involvement activities; demonstrated excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-up procedures; strong leadership qualities relating to coaching and counseling, promoting a culture that supports an environment of total quality; a focus on safety; a strong desire to facilitate change through continuous improvement in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications: B.S. degree in Engineering, Science or related field preferred. More than five (5) years’ experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferred. Prior supervisory or lead person experience in a maintenance environment preferred.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance