Maintenance Supervisor

Canfor Southern Pine is a leading provider in the forestry industry, committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new state-of-the-art sawmill and are looking for a dynamic Maintenance Supervisor to support our maintenance team in Axis, AL.

As a proven leader in the industrial maintenance field, you thrive on solving mechanical challenges. Your expertise in executing maintenance programs and exceptional people leadership skills have consistently driven performance excellence. You understand the importance of balancing production, maintenance, and your team’s needs while being accountable to safety above all else.

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in driving operational success. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be a key member of the Maintenance Team, responsible for supervising maintenance crews and ensuring work is performed without undue risk. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence, significantly contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.   

This position involves working on a rotational schedule, which includes a combination of day and night shifts.

The life of a Maintenance Supervisor includes: 

• Provide direction and support to reports and foster a highly effective working relationship with all employees. 

• Assist in developing and achieving targets in safety, quality, cost, and delivery and employee engagement. 

• Supervise and provide leadership in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee engagement. 

• Ensure the preventative maintenance program is developed and followed and that cost targets are within budget. 

• Coordinate the planned work of crews to ensure both maintenance and production targets are met, and quality standards are adhered to. 

• Maintain high standards of work performance and correct behavior as required. 

• Plan and implement daily and weekly preventative maintenance work lists and duties. 

For this role, you’ll come equipped with: 

• 3-5 years of maintenance and leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.  

• 10 years of experience as a maintenance or electrical technician or an equivalent combination of experience and education. 

• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Knowledge of an electronic-based maintenance program would be an asset. 

• Knowledge or experience in lumber manufacturing is considered an asset. 

If you possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with safe work habits and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations, click that “apply” button today!  

Don’t check off every single bullet point? Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they aren’t 100% qualified for. At Canfor, our focus is finding the right fit for our organization, not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.

At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted varies depending on the role and location. These screenings may involve behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks and drug testing.

Why Canfor?
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.  

In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine with over 15 manufacturing facilities and two corporate offices. We are a leading supplier of high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine. As we continue to grow and diversify our business, we have exciting work and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career that lasts.  

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well-being and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. We provide learning opportunities that support you in developing skills and competencies at each stage of your career at Canfor. We offer competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits to best support our employees and their families. 

Join us today and together, we can build a sustainable future.  

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