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