Maintenance Superintendent

Collins•Chester, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent supervises maintenance programs, processes, and personnel in a wood products manufacturing facility. Personnel in the Maintenance Department including an electrical supervisor, planner/schedule, maintenance supervisor, millwrights, mechanics, electricians and oilers.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to lead change.
Availability to lead repairs of mechanical breakdowns.
Working knowledge of maintenance procedures and preventative/predictive maintenance associated with the above-mentioned programs and processes.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications.
Ability to provide own basic tools.
Prior experience as a maintenance superintendent, maintenance supervisor or maintenance lead in a wood products manufacturing facility, including work on sawmill machinery, steam systems, kilns, boilers, dust collection, and fire prevention systems.
Working knowledge of effective preventative/predictive maintenance methodologies and processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience using maintenance management software preferred (CMMS).
Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and supervise daily, weekly, and other periodic mechanical repair and maintenance for the facility.
Lead a safe working environment: train workers on safety, repair, maintenance techniques, operational procedures, and equipment use.
Motivate employees to lead the operation to superior safety performance.
Engage in continuing education and improvement to processes and work procedures.
Lead safety behavior by example.
Actively engage in improving maintenance programs and planning and scheduling functions.
Identify capital improvements and provide project management for capital projects.
Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
Promote communication between departments to ensure alignment of maintenance needs and priorities.
Review employee time and attendance reports.
Perform additional duties as required by Operations Manager.
Lead and mentor maintenance staff.
Responsible for performance management of direct reports in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies.
Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.