Maintenance Supervisor – Brownsville, OR - Recruiting for the Lignetics Group

Lignetics (www.Lignetics.com) offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.

Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor has the responsibility to coordinate and execute maintenance of the Brownsville Plant.

Maintenance Supervisor Primary Objectives:

The Maintenance Manager ensures safety of Lignetics and contract personnel through use of best safety practices (LOTO, confined space, electrical safety, Safety Concern Forms, incident investigation, etc.)
Responsible for the maintenance operations concerned with the installation and repair of all machinery and other mechanical and electrical equipment used in the production operation.
Maintain a preventative maintenance program to ensure safe working conditions, minimal production downtime, and equipment sustainability
Maintain inventories and order parts, as needed, for equipment
Consult, obtain bids, and work closely with outside contractors
Supervise and train Millwrights and LME apprentice to troubleshoot all equipment on plant site
Manage and participate in the rebuild or repair of pellet mills, conveyors, screws, gearboxes, chains using hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills
Prioritize and delegate maintenance schedules and activities, track production down time, schedule maintenance days and weekend projects
Drive improvement in all maintenance systems by learning and supporting the Maintenance Excellence program
Provide regular reports to Plant Manager regarding safety and maintenance concerns and projects
Participate in employee performance management, hiring, disciplinary and termination meetings

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) card preferred
Journeyman Millwright card preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in journeyman level millwright or equivalent experience
PLC knowledge a plus
Basic understanding of electrical concepts
Project planning & implementation, PM program experience, and supervisory experience preferred
Experience developing/implementation/managing PM programs preferred
Basic knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Working Conditions: The Maintenance Manager will spend time in the plant working on equipment and/or directing his team to complete projects or repairs. In addition, office time will be used for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
Will need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
Will need to walk, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch to inspect site conditions as needed
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including eye and ear protection, respiratory protective gear, fall prevention harnesses, and other gear that may be required for access to certain areas of a Lignetics facility
Good reasoning and problem-solving skills
Will be exposed to slippery surfaces, pinch points, trip and fall hazards, and overhead obstacles
Must be able to work under a variety of weather conditions
** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

What you get:

Base salary in the $80,000 - $95,000 range depending on experience

Annual performance bonus

Generous paid time off and holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term disability

401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

At Lignetics, we work to build a culture that attracts a diverse mix of talented people who are committed and vibrant team members that bring determination and passion to work every day. We recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a broad and diverse candidate pool. We encourage you to apply!

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