Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Weyerhaeuser•Kenora, ON

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Maintenance and Engineering Manager. This position is part of the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) business and reports to the Mill Manager of the Kenora TimberStrand manufacturing facility. This position is located in Kenora, Ontario. This is a full-time, exempt position. The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for all maintenance associates and functions, including safety, maximizing machine productivity and uptime, as well as the condition and upkeep of the facility. He/She will be responsible for driving improvements and implementing changes to ensure maintenance processes are optimized to the highest level and solutions to issues are identified, cost effective, and implemented.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in a maintenance leadership role in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Proven commitment to safety and safety initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Ability to effectively lead people and promote teamwork
Good working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and PLC programming and/or troubleshooting
Ability to develop and lead training activities
Documented experience in root cause analysis and trouble shooting
Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Initiative to get things done with minimal supervision
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish positive relationships with mill leadership, hourly associates and business leaders
Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites to review opportunities to exchange technology, innovations and best practices
Ability to perform physical requirements of working in an industrial environment, such as climbing stairs and working in extreme heat and cold
Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions require
Ability to physically perform the requirements of working in a 24/7 operating facility, to include working in extreme temperatures and to be ambulatory in an industrial environment with catwalks and uneven surfaces

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
Knowledge of SAP or other CMMS systems

Responsibilities

Role model all safety standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core values Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion.
Work closely with maintenance team to ensure focus on that maximum improvement of maintenance functions are realized.
Lead preventative maintenance/process reliability efforts and manage improvement of key performance indicators
Accountable for department budget and cost effectiveness.
Responsible for the development and training of associates, performance reviews, coaching, and ensuring accountability
Contribute toward strategic planning process to include providing input, direction and solutions to issues
Work closely with regional engineers & external contractors
Recommend improvements based on analytical data
Build positive relationships with operations and maintenance personnel to continuously improve mill operations
Remain current and up to date on changing technical, reliability and maintenance management improvements in the industry
Assist as needed with troubleshooting equipment mechanical and/or electrical issues and/or providing resources to team to resolve problems safely and efficiently
As necessary, own or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety or environmental initiatives