MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

The Maintenance Superintendent reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee the maintenance program including a competent team of Supervisors and trades personnel.  Responsibilities include:

• Provide strong leadership skills with a focus on team building and motivational skills along with an ability to collaborate and build good working relationships across multiple departments and leadership levels
• Advance and support the training for the Maintenance Team to continuously improve their knowledge and skills to maintain an optimal operational focus
• Provide support to the Operations Team to ensure objectives in safety, quality, production and cost are being met
• Manage and develop relationships with supplier(s) and contractors
• Maintain and improve an effective maintenance program for the operations to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability of mill equipment
• Ensure maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met, and variances explained, with appropriate action taken as needed
• Ensure an effective maintenance system that meets ISO 9001 standards

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be a Professional Engineer (or Engineer-in-training) and a member or qualified for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia
• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising maintenance in an industrial environment.  Experience in a sawmill / planermill complex preferred but not essential
• Demonstrated leadership with a drive for continuous improvement

Relevant Websites:

• www.freemanlumber.com
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_e_PhHy3E
• https://www.woodbusiness.ca/perceptive-operations-harry-freeman-son-gets-an-upgrade/

Interested persons should forward resumes or for further information, please contact:

Ron Hogg
Forest People International Search Ltd.
2703 – 2225 Holdom Avenue
Burnaby, BC  V5B 0A1
Telephone: (604) 669-5635
E-mail: people@forestpeople.com
Website: www.forestpeople.com