What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Interfor?
Maintenance Supervisor, Preston, Georgia
As a Maintenance Supervisor at Interfor, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mill running smoothly and safely. You’ll lead a skilled maintenance crew, championing safety and professionalism while driving continuous improvement across our operations. This is your chance to make a real impact—optimizing equipment reliability, streamlining processes, and setting the standard for quality maintenance. If you’re passionate about leadership and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this is the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference every day.
This is strictly a weekend shift, requiring you to work Wednesday through Sunday.
What We Offer
Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com. #startheregofar
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
As a Maintenance Supervisor at Interfor, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mill running smoothly and safely. You’ll lead a skilled maintenance crew, championing safety and professionalism while driving continuous improvement across our operations. This is your chance to make a real impact—optimizing equipment reliability, streamlining processes, and setting the standard for quality maintenance. If you’re passionate about leadership and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this is the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference every day.
This is strictly a weekend shift, requiring you to work Wednesday through Sunday.
What We Offer
Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- 3 Weeks Vacation to Start
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Share Purchase Program Matching
- Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Coverage
- Demonstrate and promote a safe working environment including the administration of safety program policies and practices as well as the coaching of employees on safe work habits.
- Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
- Make improvement recommendations for plant equipment reliability and maintenance-related problems solving.
- Ensure that maintenance personnel are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated.
- Assist with hiring, scheduling, and supervision of maintenance personnel.
- Evaluate employee competency, knowledge, and core values relative to expected standards and provide coaching to employees as needed.
- Manage/supervise maintenance team on the weekends as needed.
- Set and communicate direction for crew.
- Ensure quality of maintenance work performed.
- Oversee machine center performance (mechanical and electrical).
- Develop, plan, and implement work projects.
- Administer and enforce company policies as appropriate.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Detail-Oriented: Results-driven and able to prioritize under pressure.
- Industrial Experience: 5 years of heavy industrial maintenance; wood products manufacturing experience and supervision preferred.
- Technical Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Journey Millwright certification is an asset.
- Tech-Savvy & Safety Knowledge: Proficiency with CMMS/computer applications; safety regulations knowledge.
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com. #startheregofar
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.