Maintenance Superintendent

Canfor - Darlington, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Darlington, SC

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Superintendent at Canfor Southern Pine is a pivotal role within the Plant Management Team, responsible for leading the maintenance department to ensure peak equipment reliability and efficiency. This position emphasizes workplace safety, project planning, and the development of comprehensive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sawmill maintenance and exceptional leadership skills, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest level of workplace safety and prioritizing the well-being of team members.
• Providing direction, training, and support to maintenance personnel, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve targets in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Implementing and optimizing the Canfor Operating System (COS) with a focus on proactive abnormality response.
• Facilitating communication and coordination with Production departments to maximize equipment availability and efficiency.
• Contributing to the development and management of annual budgets and cost control programs.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permits, government regulations, and corporate policies.
• Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for supervisory personnel.
• Working with senior management to strategize equipment and technological enhancements.
• Developing, implementing, and refining effective preventative maintenance programs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in industrial sawmilling maintenance, including significant supervisory experience.
• Trade certification as a Millwright or Electrician, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proven expertise in safety management, leadership, and team development.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a talent for fostering cohesive, high-performing teams.
• A deep understanding of optimization equipment, processes, and business acumen.
• Extensive experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and preventative maintenance program development.
• Ideally, experience in vibration analysis and predictive maintenance, with a focus on failure analysis and lubrication.
• Experience with thermography would also be considered an asset.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in vibration analysis and predictive maintenance.
• Experience with thermography.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading benefits for employees and their families
• Learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage