Our Dodson, LA lumber mill has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Superintendent. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and provides excellent growth potential and opportunities for advancement.
Dodson Lumber is located on Hwy 167 approximately 10 miles south of Jonesboro, LA, and approximately 15 miles north of Winnfield, LA. Many of our Dodson employees reside in Jackson, Winn, and Lincoln Parishes. Lincoln Parish is home to Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University, North Louisiana is home to various state parks such as Lake Claiborne and Kisatchie National Forest with a variety of activities, like hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and camping.
Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. The current opportunity is on day shift, however the successful candidate must be willing to work other shifts and weekends when needed.
Key Functions:
This individual is responsible for the development and management of all maintenance activities, with the safety of associates being the highest priority. The superintendent is accountable for leading preventive predictive maintenance/process reliability, managing improvement of key performance indicators, continuous improvement of maintenance functions, and for department budget cost effectiveness. Responsible for the development and training of associates including coaching, mentoring and development. Participates and/or leads initiatives for capital projects and problem-solving activities. Assures purchasing functions follow established policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in supporting, maintaining, and improving processes associated with the computerized maintenance management system for process reliability.
The Maintenance Superintendent will also be responsible for leading team meetings trainings, identifying safety, environmental, quality production issues, coordinating activities with production team to maximize productivity minimize cost, reduce wasteand takingmeasures to proactively address all concerns.
Our Dodson, LA lumber mill has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Superintendent. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and provides excellent growth potential and opportunities for advancement.
Dodson Lumber is located on Hwy 167 approximately 10 miles south of Jonesboro, LA, and approximately 15 miles north of Winnfield, LA. Many of our Dodson employees reside in Jackson, Winn, and Lincoln Parishes. Lincoln Parish is home to Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University, North Louisiana is home to various state parks such as Lake Claiborne and Kisatchie National Forest with a variety of activities, like hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and camping.
Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. The current opportunity is on day shift, however the successful candidate must be willing to work other shifts and weekends when needed.
Key Functions:
This individual is responsible for the development and management of all maintenance activities, with the safety of associates being the highest priority. The superintendent is accountable for leading preventive predictive maintenance/process reliability, managing improvement of key performance indicators, continuous improvement of maintenance functions, and for department budget cost effectiveness. Responsible for the development and training of associates including coaching, mentoring and development. Participates and/or leads initiatives for capital projects and problem-solving activities. Assures purchasing functions follow established policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in supporting, maintaining, and improving processes associated with the computerized maintenance management system for process reliability.
The Maintenance Superintendent will also be responsible for leading team meetings trainings, identifying safety, environmental, quality production issues, coordinating activities with production team to maximize productivity minimize cost, reduce wasteand takingmeasures to proactively address all concerns.
The following qualifications are required:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role, preferably in an industrial environment
A passion for safety and exceptional leadership capability in improving safety performance
Knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical and PLC programming
Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods
Knowledge of business and financial concepts
Demonstrated success in managing capital projects
Demonstrated resultsin achieving and sustaining business goals
Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making abilities
Must have track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, environmental, quality, productivity and people development
Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, other windows-based programs and internet skills
The following qualifications are preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Wood Products Industry maintenance experience
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $106,917-$160,376 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15%of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
The following qualifications are required:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role, preferably in an industrial environment
A passion for safety and exceptional leadership capability in improving safety performance
Knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical and PLC programming
Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods
Knowledge of business and financial concepts
Demonstrated success in managing capital projects
Demonstrated resultsin achieving and sustaining business goals
Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making abilities
Must have track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in proactively influencing safety, environmental, quality, productivity and people development
Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, other windows-based programs and internet skills
The following qualifications are preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Wood Products Industry maintenance experience
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $106,917-$160,376 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15%of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.