Job Description

Description

Company Background

Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel.

Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities including Morton, WA; Winlock, WA; Shelton, WA; Amanda Park, WA; Lewiston ID; Bonners Ferry, ID; and Naples, ID. 

The Role

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintaining, installing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of machines to manufacture fencing by performing the following duties. Directly supervises employees in the Sawmill. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position reports to the Mill Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• The maintenance manager is responsible for the management and coordination of all mechanical, filing, electrical and clean-up work in the facility
• Ensure the safety of all team members and contractors working in the plant or department by driving continuous improvement, including supporting all corporate safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules and regulations
• Develop, manage, and lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs and inventory tracking procedures
• Work to ensure the mill can meet priority production goals through the supervision of the maintenance crew, and maintenance project management 
• Helps identify and plan modifications that will improve the efficiency and safety of the mill
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure deadlines are met
• Develop and drive adherence to preventative maintenance procedures
• Supervise and coordinate all mechanical and electrical machinery troubleshooting, repair, and installation
• Understand the needs of the production team and coordinate priorities for the delivery of corrective maintenance
• Follow up on recurring downtime issues and work to eliminate them
• Monitor and maintain mechanical spare parts and supply inventory
• Partner with purchasing to ensure that correct parts and services are purchased and received in a timely manner, at the most competitive price from our vendors
• Help advance new components and technology into our operations
• Inspect equipment for potential problems. Investigate and lead solution initiatives
• Implement and maintain continuous improvement throughout our organization
• Maintain training requirements and records for millwrights, electricians, and other craftspeople
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to identify the root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action
• 5+ years experience maintaining mechanical and/or electrical industrial systems preferred
•  3 or more years of directly related maintenance management experience, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key duties of this position
• Knowledge of plant equipment, operations, predictive/preventative maintenance systems, and effective project management practices
• Strong MS Office skills, with at least Intermediate Excel skills.
• Self-disciplined with attention to detail
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills 
• Must be able to work effectively in a team
• Minimum age of 18 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

This position is classified as “safety-sensitive,” meaning that an accident in this role could result in loss of life, serious bodily injury, or significant damage to property or the environment, as such candidates will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment drug screening, inclusive of marijuana (THC). 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will need to lift or carry 25 pounds or more frequently and may, at times, be required to lift/move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Position Type/Travel/Schedule

 This position is exempt per FLSA guidelines and not eligible for overtime. A typical schedule requires the ability to work 40 hours a week. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends to accommodate critical goals and objectives may be necessary.

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $90,000 - $130,000+ per year (starting wage dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program 
• Flexible Work Schedule 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer paid Employee and Family Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• 401k Retirement w/ company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, Ambulance, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Small company, big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.