Maintenance Supervisor

West Fraser; Seaboard (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

401k with company match

Medical benefits

On-the-job training

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser in Seaboard, North Carolina, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team. The successful candidate will manage maintenance processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to budgets. This full-time, on-site position requires expertise in industrial operations, particularly in sawmill equipment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, at least five years of industrial experience, and preferably a degree. Benefits include competitive pay, 401k with company match, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of industrial experience required.
• Prior Journeyman Electrician or Millwright experience necessary.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance crew and ensure safety.
• Plan and manage non-emergency maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Manage maintenance costs and optimize unit costs.
• Arrange training and mentoring for apprentices.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organization

Safety management

Education

Two or Four-year degree

Tools

Sawmill equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Requisition Number: MAINT017029

• Posted : April 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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The successful candidate will provide leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance objectives. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent in this full-time role, the successful candidate will lead a maintenance crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders and Contractors. Higher consideration will be granted to those who have previous experience in the wood remanufacturing sector in a Sawmill, Planer Mill or with forest products.

What You Will Do

• Achieving Maintenance goals with the highest regard for employee safety
• Capable of supporting troubleshooting & observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and other maintenance staff to ensure production and quality standards are met
• Managing the department cost in an aggressive manner assuring optimum manufacturing unit cost; develop and educate key metrics
• Maintenance Planning, planning non-emergency maintenance, coordinating PM routes
• Effectively communicating goals and/or instructions
• Managing conflicts
• Supervising Maintenance and Cleanup personnel on varying schedules
• Managing contractor safety through active leadership
• Maintenance of sawmill equipment (this includes but is not limited to De-Barkers, Gang Edgers, Trimmer, Sorter, Stacker, Conveyors, Chippers, Blowers, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems)
• Safety of the crew (Lock-Out Procedures, assisting with and verifying Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA), Safety Audits)
• Arrange WF Training for and mentoring apprentices
• Creating and planning improvement projects
• Managing parts with the purchaser
• Scheduling and attendance
• Will include periodic weekend coverage
• Inspecting completed work

What You Will Need

• Prior Journeyman Electrician or Millwright
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Well organized
• Minimum of five years (plus) of industrial experience
• Leadership and communication skills
• Two or Four-year degree preferred
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• 401k with company match
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.