Maintenance Leader – Blending, Forming and Press Area

Your Job

The Maintenance Leader for the Blending, Forming, and Press (Area 3) will lead and coordinate all maintenance activities within this critical segment of the OSB manufacturing process. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient operation of blending, forming, and press equipment. The Maintenance Leader will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and safety teams to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Englehart is an Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Manufacturing site located in Englehart, Ontario. This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s OSB Division please visit: www.buildgp.com/plywood-osb.

Georgia Pacific offers a generous benefits package including a quarterly bonus plan, medical/dental/vision, short-term disability, pension, and paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team dedicated to the blending, forming, and press equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans tailored to blending, forming, and press machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues specific to the blending systems, forming lines, and press operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with production leadership to plan maintenance schedules that minimize impact on production goals.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets for the blending, forming, and press area.
• Implement root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects to increase equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel on specialized equipment and safety protocols related to the blending, forming, and press processes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance activities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing or wood products environment, preferably in OSB or panel manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of blending equipment, forming lines, and hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in blending, forming, and press operations.
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reliability tools.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certifications or training in industrial maintenance, hydraulics, or electrical systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Understanding of safety regulations including OSHA and industry best practices.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Georgia-Pacific Englehart OSB, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of engineered wood products. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. Your leadership will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of critical manufacturing processes in the blending, forming, and press area.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Georgia Pacific Englehart OSB Mill offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

How to Apply

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range and Reason for Vacancy:

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $100k CAD – $140k CAD. This position is a backfill for an employee who vacated the role.

Artificial Intelligence Statement:

Artificial Intelligence is not used during the screening process for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

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