Maintenance Superintendent

Weyerhaeuser is a recognized leader in the North American wood products industry. We are seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead the entire Maintenance Department for our veneer facility located in Emerson, AR. This position carries full responsibility for maintenance operations across the site and reports directly to the Site Manager.

About Emerson
Emerson, Arkansas is located on U.S. Hwy 79 being 68 miles from Shreveport, Louisiana, a major city and regional hub offering expanded amenities, entertainment, and travel connections. It is also 68 miles from Texarkana, AR & TX, the twin cities, offering more expanded excitement. Emerson is known for rural charm, strong community, and featuring the annual Purple Hull Pea Festival.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure process reliability.

• Improve key performance indicators and optimize department budget.

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build capability and engagement.

• Manage and participate in capital projects.

• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

• Maintain and enhance the computerized maintenance management system.

• Collaborate with production teams to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

• Identify and resolve safety, environmental, quality, and production issues promptly.

• Lead a diverse team of approximately 50 associates, including 6 salaried employees, fostering inclusion and collaboration.

• Build and streamline processes to improve efficiency and reliability across maintenance operations.

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in an industrial environment.

• Strong commitment to safety and proven ability to improve safety performance.

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical systems, and PLC programming.

• Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods.

• Experience managing capital projects and achieving business goals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective actions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team and create a culture of continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other Windows-based programs.

• Ability to support a 24/7 operating environment, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wood products maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We are serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we have been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $106,900-$160,400 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.