Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7J 1L7

Department: Maintenance (MN00)

We at Resolute are a diverse group of individuals who possess a wide variety of skills. Here, we believe that giving you the ability to maximize your potential without constraint is key to our shared success.

Our Thunder Bay location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill. This job is permanent, full-time.

Maintenance Supervisor, Thunder Bay Sawmill

Resolute Forest Products is seeking candidates for the position of Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor for our flagship 300 million board foot Sawmill at Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance performance of a state of art three line stud mill.

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance General Supervisor, and is directly responsible to provide supervision to maintenance personnel and external maintenance contractors to work in a safe and productive manner to maximize quality and production while minimizing production, maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime.

What you gain by working with us:

• 5 x 5 x 4 Alternate Work Schedule
• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; pro-rated to start date & depending upon experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure application of highest Safety standards for all maintenance operations
• Provide leadership, technical support and coaching trade personnel and peers while developing and maintaining positive employee relations
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and capital work as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities
• Utilize the Maintenance & Supply Chain Best Practices in conjunction with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, purchase requisitions, weekly schedules, PM's, and updating the equipment database
• Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment
• Supervise repairs/projects carried out by sub-contractors and ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines through rigorous follow-ups
• Plan and control expenditures in accordance with the operating budget of the department
• Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution
• Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of the maintenance employees and site contractors

Ideal profile:

• Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification or related industry experience
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated progression in leadership roles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office, CMMS and solid computer skills
• A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Reliability Excellence
• Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment

Your team:

• Reporting to the Maintenance General Supervisor, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today! We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.