Maintenance Supervisor, Thomaston, Georgia
As a JOB.TITLE at
Interfor, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mill running smoothly and
safely. You’ll lead a skilled maintenance crew, championing safety and
professionalism while driving continuous improvement across our operations.
This is your chance to make a real impact—optimizing equipment reliability,
streamlining processes, and setting the standard for quality maintenance. If
you’re passionate about leadership and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented
environment, this is the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference
every day.
The Maintenance team operates on a 4-day schedule and this role rotates working every other weekend with their crew.
What We Offer
Interfor offers a
competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with
a comprehensive total rewards package. We’re committed to creating careers
where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay,
you’ll enjoy:
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- 3 Weeks Vacation to Start
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Share Purchase Program Matching
- Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Coverage
What You’ll Do:
- Demonstrate and promote a safe working environment by administering safety program policies and practices as well as coaching employees on safe work habits.
- Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
- Make recommendations for improving plant equipment reliability and solving maintenance-related problems.
- Ensure that maintenance personnel are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated.
- Assist with hiring, scheduling, and supervision of maintenance personnel.
- Evaluate employee competency, knowledge, and core values relative to expected standards and provide coaching to employees as needed.
- Set and communicate direction for crew.
- Ensure quality of maintenance work performed.
- Oversee machine center performance (mechanical and electrical).
- Develop, plan, and implement work projects.
- Administer company personnel and other policies as appropriate.
What You Offer
- Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Detail-Oriented: Results-driven and able to prioritize under pressure.
- Industrial Experience: 3–5 years in industrial maintenance; wood products and supervision preferred.
- Technical Qualifications: Post-secondary education or journeyman certification is an asset.
- Tech-Savvy & Safety Knowledge: Proficiency with CMMS/computer applications; safety regulations knowledge.
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We
believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating
sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com. #startheregofar
We appreciate the interest
of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a
pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity
Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability.