Maintenance Supervisor

Hunt Forest Products; Taylor (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bienville Lumber Company in Louisiana is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead millwrights, train staff, and coordinate with production for smooth operations. You will prioritize safety, assign workloads, and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks across shifts.

The role requires supervisory experience, a background in lumber processes, and the ability to interpret drawings and use diagnostic tools. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree or technical diploma in a related field.
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment is desirable.
• 3 years production experience or equivalent.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Through effective leadership meet or exceed product quality and shift production goals.
• Coordinate with mill departments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage review and follow up processes to ensure recovery from production and operations.
• Ensure machinery settings are adjusted to maintain production and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Interpreting drawings

Diagnostics usage

Welding and cutting

MS Office (Word, Excel, Power)

Education

University degree or technical diploma in a related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for assigning work to and daily training of maintenance millwrights to ensure work is completed in a timely, safe, and professional manner.

Internally the position interfaces with co-workers and employees to ensure the smooth operation of the facility, coordinates work with production to prevent unnecessary down time, and adjusts work schedules to accommodate emergency breakdowns.

Primary challenges to this position include meeting production targets, maintaining staffing requirements within budget, meeting quality guidelines and maintaining alignment between all departments through effective communication.

The position has the authority to train and direct the workforce within the prescribed policies, procedures, and regulations of the operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Ensure the Maintenance Department operates in a safe manner in accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies;


• Assure that all tools used by millwrights are in safe working condition


• Work with all staff and employees to recognize and eliminate safety hazards;


• Ensure employees and trained in safe work practices and are compliant with regulations and policies


• To ensure that all aspects of the mills established safety program are delivered to employees in a timely and effective manner;


• Communicate with crew on topics of safety, continuous improvement opportunities, and direction of department People Leadership


• Support employee development through coaching, feedback and performance management.


• Oversee the day to day activities of direct reports


• Responsible for the training and development of team members


• Ensure employees are managed consistently and in accordance with the Collective Agreement, company policies, or local laws


• Perform competency evaluations for hourly employees

Operational

• Through effective leadership meet or exceed product quality and shift production goals.


• Coordinate with mill departments to ensure continuous improvement.


• Manage review and follow up processes to ensure highest possible recovery from production and operations.


• Ensure machinery settings are adjusted on a regular basis so as to maintain optimum production and product quality.


• Provide the necessary information input to generate accurate and complete shift production and safety reports.


• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• University degree or technical diploma an asset


• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment


• 3 years production experience or equivalent


• Previous supervisory experience as relief supervisor, foreman, lead.

Skills

• Proven leadership ability


• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships


• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams, and layouts


• Use of diagnostic equipment such as micrometers and dial indicator


• Weld and cut


• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Power

Bienville Lumber Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.