Maintenance Supervisor

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in eighteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States. Hood Industries, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Bogalusa, LA lumber facility employs approximately 145 employees. This position will supervise the maintenance staff and coordinate department activities within the mill, diagnose equipment failures, and oversee the repair of problems as they arise. They will coordinate all activities in the maintenance department regarding preventative and predictive maintenance, installations, and modifications, while ensuring all equipment is maintained to safely maximize uptime, quality, and productivity. The Maintenance Supervisor sets the example of safety, excellence, and efficiency for the department.  Key Responsibilities: •    Champion a culture of reliability within the maintenance department by fostering a data-driven approach to decision making and encouraging a focus on proactive maintenance strategies. 
•    Supervise and coach maintenance team to ensure quality operational repairs and preventative maintenance services; develop staff and self to ensure professional growth. 
•    Schedule and assign all tasks required to meet the preventative/predictive maintenance needs of the facility.
•    Manage inventory of spare parts and critical spares according to site business plan and engage with key suppliers to optimize cost savings opportunities for the department. 
•    Ensure the safety of all employees and contractors. Supporting corporate safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying, and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety policies.
•    Communicate regularly with team and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning mechanical maintenance issues.
•    Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement through root cause analysis.
•    Understands and remains aware of monthly, weekly, and daily numbers regarding efficiency, productivity, downtime, quality, and safety.
•    Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
•    Leads safety, health, and environmental policies and practices within team. Responds to and leads repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or EH&S Manager.
•    Maintains all maintenance related compliance documentation. 
•    Manage scheduling of the maintenance team members to ensure proper staffing for all shifts.
•    May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned. Skills: •    Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of an organization.
•    Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated math skills. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical maintenance techniques, concepts, and practices. 
•    Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize. 
•    Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues. Job Preferences/Qualifications: •    5+ years related maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
•    3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
•    Associate degree or vocational certification is a plus.
•    Willing and able to work a flexible schedule that could include night shift, some holidays or weekends as needed.
•    Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
•    Experience in working in wood products is preferred. Salary Range: $70,382 - $101,170 Additional Information: Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. An Equal Opportunity Employer