Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is a management position that is directly responsible for all maintenance employees, training and maintenance of equipment in the planer / sawmill and leads safety and quality programs within the department, while minimizing costs and executing any company plan of action with the assistance of the Plant Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Motivate, develop and direct maintenance employees as they work

Ensure safety of all employees by supporting safety education efforts and enforcement of safety rules

Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs

Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals

Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions

Demonstrate equipment operations, work and safety procedures to new employees, and / or assign new employees to experienced workers for training

Observe work, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards

Consistently help meet production goals in both planer and sawmills by performing preventative and regular maintenance in a swift but safe manner and be accountable for maintenance expenses

Monitor quality of product make quick effective decisions to correct flaws

Monitor / participate in action planning process

Enforce company disciplinary policies and procedures

Perform and document performance counselling in accordance with company policy and as needed to identify deficiencies and accomplishments

Monitor and address work hours (overtime) on a daily / weekly basis

Confer with management and / or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances

Conduct regular maintenance crew meetings

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.

Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.

Perform all other maintenance functions as necessary or as requested

Attend / conduct other meetings as needed

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments

Work with Human Resources on placement and job placement of maintenance personnel

Under supervision, inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs

Under supervision, reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work

Under supervision, start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems

Under supervision, install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Clean workstation and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous management experience or equivalent education

Understanding of correct lumber manufacturing processes

Ability to analyze data to determine performance trends

Problem solving skills

Computer literate

Working knowledge of planer / sawmill / yard machinery and tools; including their design, uses, repair and maintenance

Ability to clearly & effectively communicate issues to peers, subordinates & senior management

Ability to lead and work well with other supervisors & operators

Work well both independently and as part of a team

Ability to train others on operation and repair of equipment

Ability to monitor / assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Ability to effectively manage one's own time and the time of others

Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

SAFETY

Follow all area / machine center specific safety regulations

Wear all required personal protective equipment : hardhat, hearing protection, etc

Do not enter restricted areas

Immediately remedy unsafe conditions, investigate, take appropriate actions / next steps and report to Human Resources / Safety Manager

Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge

Visually inspect equipment and area before starting / operating

Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible

Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers

Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back

Never approach a saw while it is still running

Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company