Maintenance Supervisor

Job overview

Maintenance Supervisor This is an onsite position in Emporia, VA. Compensation is not specified. West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company.

What you'll 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 we're looking for

Education

Two or Four-year degree preferred

Experience

Minimum of five years (plus) of industrial experience. Prior Journeyman Electrician or Millwright. Prior Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

maintenance supervisor

west fraser

emporia va

full time

onsite

maintenance

skilled trades

leadership

wood products

industrial maintenance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits starting Day 1, Competitive starting pay, On-the-job training, A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within, Medical, Dental, 401k with company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid vacations and holidays

About the employer

West Fraser is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.