Job Description

Job Description

Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor – Immediate Start Available

Southeastern Timber Products

Ackerman, MS

We’re looking for a Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor to join our lumber mill located in Ackerman, Mississippi . Southeastern Timber Products (STP) produces forest products for customers nationally so they can build their homes and their communities.

Southeastern Timber Products started in 1972 and has been in business for over 50 years. We’re growing, and now is an exciting time to join us!

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum two years’ experience in forest industry, in supervision role.
• Diploma or Technical Degree in a mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety, health and environmental rules, laws, and requirements.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Able to lead diverse trades groups and create a highly effective Maintenance Team.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation and effective communication, organizational and time management skills.

Your workday will look something like this :

• As an integral part of the maintenance team, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision of maintenance crews to obtain maintenance and reliability objectives and machine safety standards.
• The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supporting the planning and development of an effective plant maintenance program. This includes but is not limited to equipment configuration database, downtime analysis, repair and preventative work order development, allocation and scheduling of resources, ongoing follow-up, and refinement of maintenance procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with a dynamic group of people , in a team-oriented environment .
• You’ll earn a competitive salary .
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to a 401K .
• You’ll have sick leave and holiday time so you can focus on your health and time with loved ones.
• You’ll have access to a flexible spending account
• You’ll be supported with opportunities for advancement .

If this position sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today at or stop by in person to fill out an application.

About Ackerman

With approximately 1,700 people, the town of Ackerman was chartered on February 16, 1884 and named for the president of the railroad, William K. Ackerman. Located 110 miles Northeast from Jackson, MS, Ackerman has been the County Seat of Choctaw County since 1896. The town is located near the headwaters of the Yockanookany River, a tributary of the Pearl River. Also, nearby is the Tombigbee National Forest, which offers an abundance of recreational activities including hiking, biking, boating, and camping. The city of Starkville , home of Mississippi State University and a variety of stores, restaurants and activities, is just a quick and easy 30-minute commute away.

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