The Maintenance Manager ensures that equipment and labor objectives are met for the maintenance department, establishes and plans maintenance priorities with input from operations management, provides direction and approval to contractors and champions a safety conscious workforce. This includes staff motivation, evaluation, environmental health & safety (EHS), training, staffing levels, equipment needs, scheduling and employee relations issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work safely and follow safe working practices.
• Act to correct or report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
• Attend and complete Company required training.
• Assist maintenance planning and reliability maintenance with CMMS / Ivara system.
• Monitor and improve processes, procedures and equipment to reduce or eliminate safety hazards and risks, with a goal of achieving a zero OSHA recordable case rate.
• Manage, direct, coach, mentor, lead, train and motivate subordinate personnel to achieve departmental goals and objectives in a timely and safe manner, while continuously striving to improve subordinate skills and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Develop and implement maintenance training strategy to enhance core skills and competencies of craft personnel.
• Maintain a high level of internal control over the maintenance processes and implement controls to adequately manage business risks consistent within Company expectations. This includes preparing and monitoring performance of plant wide maintenance spending to budget.
• Manage, set priorities and lead all maintenance activities and processes to meet customer requirements and plant goals for safety, quality, quantity produced and cost effectiveness.
• Establishes staffing levels, equipment needs and maintenance schedules to ensure quality products, and timely and cost effective deliveries.
• Develop and implement overall Maintenance Strategy and work with Reliability to ensure maximum equipment operational availability.
• Function as primary contact for mechanical and electrical contractors on shut downs, capital and major maintenance projects.
• Maintain and foster positive employee relations and communications both within the Maintenance Organization and among the plant’s various departments.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role. These are the qualifications that are necessary for someone to be considered for the position. A reasonable accommodation may be allowed for some aspects of the role as determined by Human Resources.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in preferred.

• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Three to five years working in fast paced, multi-tasking industrial manufacturing environment
• Two or more years of supervisory experience, including conducting personnel reviews, hiring and firing
• Minimum of five or more years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial maintenance function.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office software
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and the tools associated with failure detection (i.e. vibration analysis, oil monitoring, thermography) as well as the software associated with them
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Specialized knowledge or skills needed:

• Functional / Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will divide their time between an office setting and operational setting which may include, hot, cold, wet and humid conditions. The incumbent may be periodically required to work extended or varied hours in order to accomplish tasks. 

Physical Requirements

This position requires a high degree of physical mobility to include frequent climbing of stairs, navigating catwalks, working at heights up to 130 feet above the ground, crawling, bending, stooping and reaching on. Periodic lifting up to 20 lbs. is essential.

Direct Reports

This position has direct reports. Leadership is a key requirement for success in this role.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training and a
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

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 company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace