Are you a hands-on leader skilled in safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement? If so, Northern Hardwoods, a producer of world-wide premium hardwoods, is hiring a full-time Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations at our state-of-the-art hardwood lumber sawmill in Atlantic Mine, Michigan.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

• Promote Safety: Lead our safety program, train employees in best practices, and actively work to create a safe and positive work environment.
• Optimize Sawmill Operations: Implement and maintain a cost-effective, reliable maintenance program to keep our equipment in top condition, reduce downtime, and streamline operations using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Facility and Boiler Maintenance: Manage boiler operations safely, support emergency repairs, and oversee facility maintenance with a focus on long-term planning and efficiency.
• Lead and Develop a Team: Guide and support our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift maintenance teams, fostering a culture of respect, continuous improvement, and lean principles.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in capital planning, identify improvement opportunities, and work toward company operating and financial goals.
• Environment: This role involves both office and hands-on work in production and warehouse settings. You’ll experience various weather conditions, work around high noise levels, and be exposed to potentially hazardous machinery.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• Extremely competitive salary to be based on your knowledge and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time.
• Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursements.

SCHEDULE. This is full-time, Monday–Friday position generally working 6am – 3pm. Schedule flexibility required for preventive maintenance and emergency situations involving additional hours.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Experience: 5+ years manufacturing supervisory experience required, preferably in a sawmill or the wood products industry.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of hardwood sawmill equipment, CMMS software, preventative and predictive maintenance (ex: vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, laser alignment), and capital equipment installation.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; a knack for prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
• Qualities: Positive, resourceful, team-oriented, and able to lead effectively in a dynamic environment.

JOIN OUR TEAM. BUILD A FUTURE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF. Apply online at northernhardwoods.hirescore.com

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Northern Hardwoods is a hardwoods products company that manages the entire forest-to-products process, from harvesting timber to the production of hardwood lumber, pulpwood, and veneer logs in a state-of-the-art hardwood sawmill. Northern Hardwoods is part of the J.M. Longyear family of companies, a privately held asset-based manager with 150 years of experience growing long-term value.