Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Timber Products Company in Medford, OR is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for its Particleboard mill. The Maintenance Supervisor supports the Company in meeting its production goals by overseeing the mill's equipment maintenance activities; ensures minimal downtime for equipment maintenance and repairs. Oversees, coordinates, and assigns work schedules for maintenance personnel. Oversees preventative maintenance programs. Ensures a safe and efficient work environment by communicating and managing Company established quality, production, safety, and human resource policies.

Major tasks include overseeing all equipment maintenance and repair activities for the Medford Particleboard mill, making frequent decisions regarding maintenance schedules, priority of equipment repairs, overtime, and staffing needs. Works with employees to ensure minimal equipment downtime for maintenance and repair. Assists in resolving technical equipment repair problems, and may perform maintenance tasks as needed.

Leads the training and development of salaried and hourly Maintenance staff for maximum effectiveness. Creates subject matter experts by assigning areas of responsibility with rotating schedules to accomplish complete plant understanding. Orders parts, equipment and tools, and contracts with outside services as necessary. Works with the Maintenance Planner to ensure the preventative maintenance program is meeting the needs of the mill. CMMS system management ensuring parts, equipment and predictive maintenance measures are input. Ensures critical parts lists are established and maintained in CMMS with locations. Works with Electrical Supervisor to assist in planning of electrical repairs and upgrades in an efficient manner. Assists with environmental affairs including meeting air and water quality standards, testing and meeting permit requirements. Responsible for working with safety committees, assisting with inspections and investigations and following up on hazard reporting. Leads Fire System Technician with day to day scheduling. Assists in maintaining quality control standards to maximize company profitability and achieve customer satisfaction. Completes administrative paperwork and reporting related to production reports, scheduling, personnel actions, timekeeping and safety. Responsible for supporting and enforcing company policies and procedures. Performs all supervisory responsibilities associated with the assigned staff.

Skill requirements include a minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience, preferably in wood products or other manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and practical experience managing industrial systems preferred. Must be able to communicate well with all levels of personnel, management and contractors. Requires the ability to read blue prints and design equipment. Must have computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn and use company specific software.