Maintenance Manager

ARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.

ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our Duraflake team. The ideal candidate will lead by example, working with others to ensure area goals, action plans, standards and guidelines are set, implemented, and followed up on as required. This role participates in weekend on-call coverage for the mill, prioritizing maintenance requests, and is responsible for timelines and budgets for plant outages and down days. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leadership: Conduct effective meetings, coach technicians and direct reports, involve teams in decision-making processes, succession planning for areas of ownership, and provide daily leadership and organization to the maintenance team. 

• Personnel Development: Assess business needs, develop personal development plans, establish clear expectations for maintenance employees, and ensure accountability. 

• Facility Support: Review and manage safety work orders to ensure completion in order of priority, participate in down day and shut down meetings, manage PM/PdM systems to optimize equipment reliability, and responsible for all deferred maintenance projects, both timeline and budget 

• Safety: Responsible for the ensuring safe behaviors in the Maintenance department and implementation of safety improvements 

  

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, including direct leadership of people   

• Experience in leading people in a variety of maintenance activities   

• Experience managing multiple projects and key business metrics 

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation processes 

• Demonstrated ability to manage capital and deferred projects, both timelines and budget 

• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships to enhance mill wide initiatives 

  

Benefits & Perks 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet diverse needs, including: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA options 

• 401k with company match 

• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays 

• Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance 

  

Recognition: 

• 2023 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Award for Workplace Safety Program. 

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization.

Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.