Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor - Sawmill Operations

Overview

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This role is On-site and in Alabama.

Our client, a well-established wood products manufacturer in the Southeastern United States, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume sawmill environment. This position will oversee maintenance personnel, drive preventive maintenance initiatives, improve equipment reliability, and support safe, efficient production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance leader who enjoys being on the plant floor, troubleshooting equipment, coaching technicians, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs using a CMMS.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Lead planned shutdowns, equipment overhauls, and emergency repair activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Support capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory documentation.

Equipment & Systems

Experience with the following equipment is highly preferred:

• Sawmill and lumber processing equipment
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Debarkers
• Kilns
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission equipment
• Three-phase electrical systems
• Welding, fabrication, and machine alignment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a sawmill, lumber manufacturing, wood products, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and contractors.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of reliability improvement and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Technical degree or related training preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $115,000 - $130,000
• First-shift schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable and growing manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on plant reliability and performance
• Visible leadership position with career growth potential
• Strong safety-focused culture
• Well-established organization within the building materials industry