Maintenance Supervisor

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, plus overtime as needed

In addition to the annual salary, this position is paid for overtime hours worked.

Overview:

PWT is a manufacturer of premium engineered wood products in North America. We value innovation and forward-thinking, and we believe the best ideas come from talented, diverse, and enthusiastic people. PWT employees are fueled by an excitement for initiating new ideas in a safe working environment. If this sounds like your ideal work atmosphere, we want to hear from you

We are seeking a qualified Maintenance Supervisor at our mill in Golden, B.C. In addition to having millwright experience, the successful applicant will exhibit strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage their team's performance, enforce safety procedures, and contribute to positive team morale.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of millwrights, welders, carpenters, oilers, and vibration techs to ensure a high quality of service is provided by your team
• Lead by example and ensure your direct reports have an understanding of business objectives as well as their individual role within the business framework
• Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance jobs, ensuring that work is performed safely and efficiently in accordance with PWT procedures and policies
• Communicate and interact regularly with the senior management
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve the productivity and efficiency of the mill
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure that safety procedures are strictly followed
• Conduct job briefings, end-of-shift briefings, safety activities and meetings
• Maintain EAM Work Orders and ensure daily hours are accounted for
• Maintain EAM Task Lists for machines and build new EAM Task Lists
• Review vendor inspection reports (i.e. vibration analysis, oil sampling, NDT, OEM machine inspections, etc.) and identify required corrective tasks
• Contractor management, prequalification, onboarding, work management, performance monitoring, and offboarding
• Guide and support employee development, promote self-managed work teams, and help foster a capable, empowered, and engaged workforce
• Maintain positive working relationships with union officials and job stewards
• Abide by the collective agreement and enforce PWT policies when supervising your team

Requirements:

• Red Seal Industrial Mechanic/Millwright or a Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Previous experience working as a millwright or a mechanical engineer, preferably in a mill or other heavy industrial setting
• Previous supervisory experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CMMS Programs, EAM
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Understanding of WorkSafe BC requirements and OHS Regulations
• Knowledge of inventory management practices
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain safety and professionalism, and meet deadlines
• Exhibit a cooperative attitude, strong leadership skills, and focus on quality assurance
• Apply consistent effort in the face of challenges and see assignments through from conception to completion, working within the prescribed parameters
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance, with flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Ability to meet the physical fitness demands of the job, including being on your feet most of the day, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, grasping, working with equipment and manual tools as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension plan with contribution-matching
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and supportive environment
• Safety-focused atmosphere
• Safety gear allowances
• Training & development opportunities

Apply now to join our team and build your future with PWT

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