Plant Maintenance Leader – Safety & Reliability

Weyerhaeuser; Dodson (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Dodson, LA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead safety-focused maintenance at our lumber mill. You will oversee preventive and predictive programs, drive reliability, and manage capital projects to achieve production goals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of industrial leadership, strong electrical, mechanical, and PLC knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a sustainable, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Lead maintenance activities with safety focus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and PLC programming.
• Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
• Ability to manage capital projects and achieve business goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities with a focus on safety and process reliability.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance processes.
• Improve key performance indicators and maintenance functions.
• Develop and train associates, participate in capital projects.
• Ensure department budget cost effectiveness and compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Capital projects

Communication skills

Tools

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Job description

Weyerhaeuser in Dodson, LA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead safety-focused maintenance at our lumber mill. You will oversee preventive and predictive programs, drive reliability, and manage capital projects to achieve production goals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of industrial leadership, strong electrical, mechanical, and PLC knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a sustainable, safety‑driven environment.