Maintenance Supervisor

Hood Lumber; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

LTD

Job summary

A lumber facility in Waynesboro, MS is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team, ensuring equipment reliability and driving a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 2 years of leadership experience. Competitive salary range of $73,000 - $104,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience (supervisory or lead role) required.
• Experience in the wood products industry preferred.
• Associate degree or technical/vocational certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
• Plan and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose equipment failures and oversee timely repairs.
• Manage spare parts inventory and critical components.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate effectively with operations and leadership teams.
• Monitor equipment performance to reduce downtime.
• Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Implement projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce costs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance documentation.

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Waynesboro, MS lumber facility. In this role, you will lead the maintenance team in ensuring equipment reliability while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the operation. You will oversee daily maintenance activities, including preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and coordinating timely repairs to support production needs.

This position plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, product quality, and overall plant productivity while reinforcing a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

This is an exciting time to join our team. We are currently constructing a new, state-of-the-art sawmill—demonstrating our long-term commitment to safety, innovation, and growth. We’re looking for a technically skilled leader who is eager to build their career with a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance team members
• Plan and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Diagnose equipment failures and oversee timely repairs
• Manage spare parts inventory and critical components
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Communicate effectively with operations and leadership teams
• Monitor equipment performance to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a strong understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs), including daily and weekly production, efficiency, downtime, quality, and safety, to support effective decision‑making
• Implement projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
• Lead and support safety, health, and environmental initiatives within the maintenance team
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance documentation
• Support plant operations with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Solid mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability
• Experience applying reliability principles to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Education/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required
• At least 2 years of leadership experience (supervisory or lead role) required, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive results
• Experience in the wood products industry preferred.
• Associate degree or technical/vocational certification is a plus
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed

Salary Range: $73,000 - $104,000

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401(k), flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full‑time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer