Maintenance & Engineering Manager

YOU ARE… an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in wood products and manufacturing is a powerful combination. You understand the importance of maximizing operational excellence, while continuing to maintain our company’s reputation. 

WE ARE…a safety first, safety always-focused team with a culture that fosters inclusion and empowers everyone to have a voice. We understand the goals and have the knowledge, skills and training to effectively perform our jobs. Success is the responsibility of the collective team, and our Core Values and People Principles guide our business decisions and how we operate every day.

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Maintenance and Engineering Manager. This position is part of the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) business and reports to the Mill Manager of the Kenora TimberStrand manufacturing facility. This position is located in Kenora, Ontario. This is a full-time, exempt position. The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for all maintenance associates and functions, including safety, maximizing machine productivity and uptime, as well as the condition and upkeep of the facility. He/She will be responsible for driving improvements and implementing changes to ensure maintenance processes are optimized to the highest level and solutions to issues are identified, cost effective, and implemented.

Key Functions:

• Role model all safety standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core values Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

• Work closely with maintenance team to ensure focus on that maximum improvement of maintenance functions are realized.

• Lead preventative maintenance/process reliability efforts and manage improvement of key performance indicators

• Accountable for department budget and cost effectiveness.

• Responsible for the development and training of associates, performance reviews, coaching, and ensuring accountability

• Contribute toward strategic planning process to include providing input, direction and solutions to issues

• Work closely with regional engineers & external contractors

• Recommend improvements based on analytical data

• Build positive relationships with operations and maintenance personnel to continuously improve mill operations

• Remain current and up to date on changing technical, reliability and maintenance management improvements in the industry

• Assist as needed with troubleshooting equipment mechanical and/or electrical issues and/or providing resources to team to resolve problems safely and efficiently

• As necessary, own or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety or environmental initiatives

• Five (5) years of experience in a maintenance leadership role in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Proven commitment to safety and safety initiatives in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to effectively lead people and promote teamwork

• Good working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and PLC programming and/or troubleshooting

• Ability to develop and lead training activities

• Documented experience in root cause analysis and trouble shooting

• Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Initiative to get things done with minimal supervision

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to establish positive relationships with mill leadership, hourly associates and business leaders

• Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites to review opportunities to exchange technology, innovations and best practices

• Ability to perform physical requirements of working in an industrial environment, such as climbing stairs and working in extreme heat and cold

• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions require

• Ability to physically perform the requirements of working in a 24/7 operating facility, to include working in extreme temperatures and to be ambulatory in an industrial environment with catwalks and uneven surfaces

The following qualifications are preferred:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles

• Knowledge of SAP or other CMMS systems

Kenora is situated on beautiful Lake of the Woods in the heart of some of the most scenic wilderness in Ontario. With a population of 16,500 the city offers excellent recreational opportunities at your doorstep. Kenora is North America’s premier boating destination. We are the connection to Lake of the Woods and its 14,522 islands. For more information and 30 great reasons to call Kenora home, please visit

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $115,852 - $171,053 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 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits : When you join our team as a nonunion employee, y ou 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 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 : Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence: Weyerhaeuser uses automated software systems, including artificial intelligence, to assist with the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and 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.

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