Maintenance Team Lead $80,000-$100,000 DOE

Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. We are a leader in sustainable forestry practices and green manufacturing technology. 

Columbia Forest Products is an employee-owned company that has a wide array of benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community. Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you hold and you meet the qualifications below, please take the time to apply for this great and rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment


• Thorough working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and engineering


• Ability to lead a team to results while considering their input/ideas


• Basic computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the entire process for manufacturing hardwood veneer or plywood.


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and application


• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Oregon certification/equivalent as Millwright, Electrician, and/or Electrical Supervisor

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Prefer familiarity with the entire process for manufacturing hardwood veneer or plywood.


2. Understanding of basic accounting.


3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


4. Ability to handle multiple tasks.


5. Available for travel as needed.


6. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and business associates at all levels, individually or before groups of any size.


7. Ability to delegate effectively.


8. Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


9. Ability to interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.


10. Have basic computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet use.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer minimum 5 years supervisory and/or management experience.

Maintenance Team Lead

Summary: The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for directing and coordinating activities concerned with design, construction, and maintenance of equipment and maintenance of facilities. They are also responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the maintenance department, including direct supervision of first line supervisors and professional/support staff.

Key Responsibilities/Performance Standards:

Safety: Supports and models safe behaviors. Follows and reinforces all safety policies, procedures, and processes. Uses available resources to ensure that all at-risk behaviors and other safety hazards are corrected in a timely and effective manner and that supervisors do the same. Considers safety in all engineering/maintenance decisions and networks with supervision, management and others to ensure high-quality safety decisions. Actively supports all safety initiatives. Safety performance is measured by such factors as: OSHA-recordable incidence rate, safety work order completion rate, and quantity & quality of behavioral observations.

Managing: Organizes and plans work in advance, then follows up to ensure desired results. Keeps department informed. Conducts annual performance appraisals. Assesses and organizes employee training and development. Directly manages: Maintenance Supervisor.

Team Development: Maintains a highly motivated workforce through strong, positive leadership as measured by safety performance, employee satisfaction surveys, employee turnover and absenteeism. Conducts on-going improvement efforts through team planning and problem-solving meetings.

Budgeting and Cost Control: Effectively maintains equipment to continuously improve productivity, waste and quality. Proposes budgets and cost forecasts, and controls costs in the following line item budget areas: (1) Repair & Maintenance Labor, (2) Maintenance Supplies, (3) Extraordinary Supplies, (4) Shutdown Expense, and (5) Capital Projects.

Technical Responsibilities: Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and engineering processes. Keep abreast of trends, developments, and new technology. Ensures that all work meets or exceeds all applicable codes and/or specification

Summary: The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for directing and coordinating activities concerned with design, construction, and maintenance of equipment and maintenance of facilities. They are also responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the maintenance department, including direct supervision of first line supervisors and professional/support staff.

Key Responsibilities include oversight of:

Safety for the department and the plant as a whole

Management of employees, planning, and budgets

Team Development, emphasizing employee involvement and development

Technical Responsibilities: Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and engineering processes. Keep abreast of trends, developments, and new technology. Ensures that all work meets or exceeds all applicable codes and/or specifications.

Apply here, please make sure you include a current phone number and email address on your application/resume and you check it often, as we may use them throughout the screening process. 

Equal Opportunity Employer