This company is a recognized leader in the North American wood products industry, is searching for a Maintenance Manager to support our state-of-the-art lumber facility in Alabama.  This is a key leadership position in the plants Maintenance and Engineering Department and reports directly to the Mill Manager. 

This position is located in a quaint town. The surrounding area is perfect for anyone who enjoys living in a personal, tight-knit community - with the advantages of close proximity to outdoor recreational activities, shopping, dining and collegiate activities.

 
Key Functions

• Develop and manage all maintenance activities, with the safety of associates being the highest priorit

• Lead preventive & predictive maintenance/process reliability

• Drive improvement of key performance indicators, continuous improvement of maintenance functions, and department budget cost effectiveness

• Facilitate the development and training of associates including coaching, mentoring and development

• Participate and/or lead initiatives for capital project

• Assure purchasing functions follow established policies and procedures

• Lead in supporting, maintaining, and improving processes associated with the computerized maintenance management system for process reliability

• Identify safety, environmental, quality and production issues

• Collaborate with the production team to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and reduce waste

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in an industrial environment
• A passion for safety and exceptional leadership capability in improving safety performance  
• Knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical and PLC programming
• Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods
• Knowledge of business and financial concepts
• Demonstrated success in managing capital projects
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proven track record as a leader, demonstrating positive influence and accomplishments in influencing safety, environmental, quality, productivity and people development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs and internet skills
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions require

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, or related field
• Wood Products maintenance experience