Maintenance Supervisor - Sawmill (Management & Executives)

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  Arkansas, Arkansas, United States

Job#170112MS – Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor - Arkansas
Location: United States 
Industry: Lumber

Education Required: High school diploma or GED

3-4 years experience in the maintenance field

Years Experience Required:  The idea candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of maintenance supervision and preferably for a sawmill. 

Description: 

The Maintenance Supervisor (or foreman) will under general and intermittent supervision, manage all aspects of maintenance including day-to- day and long term sawmill maintenance to ensure quality work and minimal downtime in a safe and efficient manner at the mill. Reports to the Plant Manager. 

Responsibilites: 

• Supervises, coordinates, plans and oversees day-to-day and long-term maintenance of the mill to ensure quality work and minimal downtime in a safe and efficient manner at the sawmill.

• Collects information from various sources including the foremen to ensure that the appropriate parts and materials are on site in order to accomplish the tasks needed done.

• Plans daily maintenance including filling out work orders and distributing them to the appropriate personnel.

• Reviews downtime to determine causes and prevention.

• Plans and coordinates service calls from various vendors, contractors and OEM's.

• Performs activities related to the storeroom.

• Plans and coordinates long-term tasks (weekly, monthly and yearly).

• Schedules and plans overtime and time-off for maintenance personnel.

• Performs safety inspections and attends safety meetings as needed.

• Trains millwrights and new employees.

• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the company and the community.

• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing or handling hazardous or non-hazardous materials and wastes.

• Maintains the professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

• Performs work following safety procedures and practices.

• Regular attendance is required between the assigned start and end times for work.  Exhibits regular and punctual attendance habit to comply with existing attendance requirements. 

  Working Conditions:

  Works in a lumber mill environment.  Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by the company including  but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing and footwear in appropriate areas and must follow safety practices.

  Education and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 3-4 years experience in the maintenance field and preferably in a sawmill

• Excellent computer skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Have excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Have excellent problem solving skills.

• Knowledge of high production mills.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in the electrical, mechanical and hydraulic area. 

Compensation

Wage: $85-100k/year depending on experience

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