What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Weyerhaeuser?
Description
Weyerhaeuser is a recognized leader in the North American wood products industry. We are seeking a Maintenance
Superintendent (Maintenance Manager) to lead the entire Maintenance Department at our state-of-the-art lumber facility in
Zwolle, LA. This position carries full responsibility for maintenance operations across the site and reports directly to the
Mill Manager.
About Zwolle
Zwolle, Louisiana combines small-town charm with easy access to Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Alexandria for big city
Zwolle, Louisiana combines small-town charm with easy access to Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Alexandria for big city
amenities. Located near the beautiful Toledo Bend Reservoir, it’s perfect for fishing, boating, and outdoor adventures. The town
is rich in culture, hosting the famous Tamale Fiesta and Choctaw Apache Powwow each year. With scenic parks and a
welcoming community, Zwolle is a great place to live and work.
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 associates, including salaried employees, fostering inclusion and collaboration.
- Build and streamline processes to improve efficiency and reliability across maintenance operations.
Qualifications
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in wood products maintenance.
About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re
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 careers. 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’ve 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 $106,917-
$160,376 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 annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
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 and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
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.
Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary LocationUSA-LA-Zwolle
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Type Experienced
Shift Day (1st)
Relocation Assistance Available
Salary : $106,917 - $160,376