Maintenance Supervisor

West Fraser has an opening for a qualified Maintenance Supervisor at our Henderson, TX Lumber facility. The successful candidate will provide leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance objectives. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent in this full-time role, the successful candidate will lead a maintenance crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders and Contractors. Higher consideration will be granted to those who have previous experience in the wood remanufacturing sector in a Sawmill, Planer Mill or with forest products.Detailed descriptionThe successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be self-directed, and be confident in their decision-making abilities.Functions and Responsibilities:Achieving Maintenance goals with the highest regard for employee safetyCapable of supporting troubleshooting & observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and other maintenance staff to ensure production and quality standards are metManaging 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 routesEffectively communicating goals and/or instructionsManaging conflictsSupervising Maintenance and Cleanup personnel on varying schedulesManaging 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 apprenticesCreating and planning improvement projectsManaging parts with the purchaserScheduling and attendanceWill include periodic weekend coverageInspecting completed workMeasures and Performance:Safety/environmental complianceInterpersonal skillsMaintenance/departmental costQuality planning, repairwork, and execution of projectsEmployee training and developmentProduction, grade recovery, and downtimeMaintenance & appearance of production/plant equipmentKnowledge and Skills Required:Prior Journeyman Electrician or MillwrightProficient in Microsoft OfficeWell organizedMinimum of five years (plus) of industrial experienceLeadership and communication skillsTwo or Four-year degree preferredPrior Supervisory experience preferredOutstanding benefits package including:Benefits starting Day 1Competitive starting payOn-the-job trainingA culture that strongly believes in promoting from withinMedical, Dental & Vision401K with company match and additional retirement contributionEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid vacations and holidaysApply:If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the companyWest Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)Job SummaryRequisition Number: MAINT018216Job Category: Maintenance \& Skilled TradesSchedule: Full-Time