Canfor

Maintenance Superintendent

Canfor$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in industrial sawmilling maintenance, with significant supervisory experience.
  • Trade certification as a Millwright or Electrician or equivalent experience and education.
  • Proven expertise in safety management and leadership.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a focus on team development.
  • Deep understanding of equipment optimization and business processes.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and developing preventative maintenance programs.
  • Familiarity with vibration analysis and predictive maintenance, particularly in failure analysis and lubrication.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the highest level of workplace safety and prioritize team member well-being.
  • Provide direction, training, and support to maintenance personnel to foster collaboration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement targets.
  • Implement and optimize the Canfor Operating System (COS) focusing on proactive abnormality response.
  • Facilitate communication with Production departments to maximize equipment availability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to the development and management of annual budgets and cost control programs.
  • Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and corporate policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to thrive in a positive, goal-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in operations.
Full Job Description
Posting ID: 29573Position Type: Regular City: Camden, SC, United StatesLocation: Camden Plant

As a Maintenance Superintendent, you will play a crucial role on our Plant Management Team, tasked with developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive maintenance programs to ensure peak equipment reliability and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the Maintenance Department, championing workplace safety, driving project planning, and leading our maintenance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive sawmill maintenance experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to build and optimize our maintenance systems and preventative programs. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a positive, goal-oriented environment dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring the highest level of workplace safety and prioritizing the well-being of our team members above all else.
  • Providing direction, training, and unwavering support to our maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of 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 seamless 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 to drive sustainable growth.
  • Ensuring full compliance with environmental permits, government regulations, and corporate policies.
  • Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for supervisory personnel.
  • Working alongside senior management to strategize equipment and technological enhancements.
  • Developing, implementing, and refining effective preventative maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and longevity.


For this role, you'll come equipped with:

  • 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.


If you're a dynamic leader with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, ready to lead change initiatives and make a lasting impact, don't hesitate to click that "apply" button today!

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About Canfor

Canfor is a Canadian lumber company that produces softwood lumber, pulp and paper products, and other wood products. The company operates sawmills, pulp and paper mills, and wood pellet plants in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Canfor was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company's mission is to be a global leader in sustainable forestry and to provide high-quality wood products to customers around the world. Canfor is committed to sustainable forestry practices and has received numerous awards for its environmental stewardship.
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7,391 employees
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Founded
1938
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