What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Rex Lumber?
About Rex Lumber
Rex Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned lumber manufacturer celebrating 100 years in business. We manufacture Southern Yellow Pine lumber and are committed to safety, quality, reliability, and the people who make our operations successful.
About the Role
Rex Lumber is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team in Brookhaven, Mississippi. This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of sawmill equipment while maximizing uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.
The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance team, develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and work closely with production leadership to keep the mill operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime
• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ensure machinery and equipment operate efficiently through timely repairs and upgrades
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize operational disruption
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and other regulatory requirements
• Enforce safety procedures, including proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices
• Manage the maintenance budget and inventory of critical spare parts
• Work with suppliers and vendors to source parts and equipment
• Lead capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency
Qualifications
• 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a sawmill, lumber processing, or heavy industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of sawmill machinery, including saws, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems
• Proven leadership and team-management experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience with CMMS is a plus
• Strong understanding of industrial safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment
Work Environment
This is an on-site industrial position that includes exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures. The role requires standing, climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces, and availability for on-call emergencies and occasional weekend work.
Join Rex Lumber and help keep our Brookhaven operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently as we begin our second century in the lumber industry.