Maintenance Supervisor

Boise Cascade Company; White City (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off/holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade in White City, Oregon, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the upkeep of our Engineered Wood Product plant. You will oversee maintenance personnel, coordinate preventive maintenance, and drive reliability improvements to reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance leadership in manufacturing, strong project management and safety focus, and a track record of delivering cost-effective repairs and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• 2 years' maintenance experience in manufacturing required.
• 5+ years in a maintenance supervisory/lead role preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Supervise millwrights, electricians, technicians, and related personnel.
• Monitor plant uptime and efficiency, aiming to minimize downtime.
• Plan budgets and ensure repairs within cost/timeframes.
• Develop training programs for maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment upgrades and project execution.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Job description

Boise Cascade is looking for a qualified candidate to join the team as a Maintenance Supervisor for the companies Engineered Wood Product (EWP) manufacturing plant in White City, Oregon.

This role is responsible for facility maintenance and personnel to develop, administer, and manage preventative and repair maintenance programs with an emphasis on leading by example in accordance with Boise Cascade's Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, and Excellence. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, maintenance reliability, and continuous process improvement.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• To ensure continuous, efficient operations and minimize unplanned downtime, our organization requires a structured reliability-based maintenance approach to be championed by this applicant.
• 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 preventive maintenance.
• Supervise millwrights, electricians, technicians, equipment mechanics, rolling stock 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.
• 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 by keeping abreast of technological advances and necessary changes for maximized operating efficiency.
• Assure compliance with recordkeeping requirements in accordance with operations and department budgets.
• Ability to convert relay logic controls to PLC (programmable logic controller) through effective and efficient programming.
• Capable of communicating with others at all levels in the organization and open and responsive to change.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Two (2) years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required, five (5)+ years is preferred. Experience as a supervisor or lead in a maintenance environment is strongly preferred.

A successful candidate will have extensive preventative maintenance experience, as well as demonstrated project management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong leader qualities that supports an environment of total quality; a focus on safety, and a strong desire to facilitate change through continuous improvement in a team environment.

Why Boise Cascade?

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today, we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success, and we're committed to investing in them. That's why 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. We call it Total Rewards.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary: $80,000-$120,000 (DOQ)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off/holidays, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Boise Cascade has been named "The Best Place to Work in Southern Oregon" for the last (3) three years.
• Southern Oregon lifestyle: Enjoy the region’s outdoor recreation, community spirit, and quality of life.