Hampton Lumber
Maintenance Superintendent - Allendale< SC
Hampton Lumber, Allendale, South Carolina, United States, 29810
Maintenance Superintendent – Allendale, SC
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Hampton Lumber is a thriving family‑owned company aspiring to be North America’s preferred source for responsibly‑sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, manage timberland, and run a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products while delivering innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. We are guided by core values that drive every decision we make.
Core Values
Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family‑owned brand.
Responsible Stewardship – Balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values.
Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit.
Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance processes, products, and people.
Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions‑oriented.
Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for establishing, developing, and leading the maintenance organization for Hampton Lumber’s new state‑of‑the‑art sawmill. The Superintendent builds the foundational maintenance systems, hires and trains the maintenance team, oversees mill reliability, and ensures safe, efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical, and automation assets. The Superintendent plays a key role in commissioning, start‑up, and ongoing optimization of mill performance.
Benefits
Substantial company‑paid assistance for medical, dental, and mental health coverage with cost‑effective co‑pays and deductibles.
401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous matching contributions vested over three years.
Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
Participation in the employee bonus program.
Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more.
Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development.
Leadership & Team Development
Build the maintenance department from the ground up, recruiting, onboarding, and developing millwrights, electricians, planners, lubrication techs, and supervisors.
Create a high‑performance culture focused on safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide daily leadership, coaching, and performance management for all maintenance personnel.
Partner with Operations to drive proactive communication, coordinated downtime, and shared production goals.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, NFPA‑70E, LOTO, fall protection, and Hampton Lumber safety systems.
Develop Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), PM safety steps, and other safe work procedures for new equipment.
Lead root‑cause analysis for all maintenance‑related incidents and near misses.
Champion a safety‑first culture during commissioning and throughout the operation.
Build the mill’s reliability and preventive/predictive maintenance program.
Develop PMs, PdM routes (vibration, thermography, ultrasound), lubrication standards, and equipment criticality analysis.
Partner with OEMs (e.g., Comact) to validate system parameters and reliability expectations.
Implement asset care standards and maintenance best practices across the mill.
Establish the planning and scheduling process for all maintenance work (PM, PdM, improvements).
Ensure the planner/scheduler has accurate priorities, job plans, and material requirements.
Build the weekly schedule and lead the weekly "Maintenance‑Operations Planning Meeting."
Manage downtime planning for both scheduled and unscheduled outages.
Participate in equipment installation verification, acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure all documentation (manuals, schematics, PLC programs, spare parts lists) is collected and organized prior to startup.
Lead troubleshooting during initial startup ramps to meet production and reliability targets.
Help implement and optimize Hampton’s CMMS system.
Establish work order workflows, KPIs, coding standards, and asset hierarchy.
Drive a data‑driven maintenance culture.
Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, including labor, contractors, materials, and spare parts.
Set spare parts stocking levels and work with Procurement on vendor relationships.
Control maintenance costs while minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment life.
Lead RCA, failure‑mode analysis, and downtime investigations.
Drive capital improvement projects and reliability improvements across the mill.
Education & Experience
5 years of industrial maintenance leadership experience (sawmill preferred).
Experience with modern sawmill equipment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in building or improving maintenance systems and reliability programs.
Experience in greenfield or major startup environments is a strong plus.
Technical Skills
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, sawline equipment, PLCs, VFDs, scanners.
Working knowledge of CMMS systems, predictive maintenance tools, and asset management strategies.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM documentation.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong communicator who can work closely with superintendents, supervisors, and operators.
Ability to lead change, set clear expectations, and hold teams accountable.
Strategic thinker who also excels in hands‑on troubleshooting during startup.
Highly organized, disciplined, and calm under pressure.
Performance Metrics
Safe execution of all maintenance work (zero serious incidents).
PM completion rate, scheduled vs. unscheduled downtime.
Cost performance against maintenance budget.
Team capability development and retention.
Reliability performance of major assets.
Smooth commissioning/startup and ramp‑up to full production.
The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities, and we’re excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County, South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce, investing in training and development, and being active members of the communities where we operate.
Learn more at
hamptonlumber.com , follow us on Facebook & Instagram @hamptonlumber.
Hampton Lumber
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Disability accommodation available. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Paper & Forest Products
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Maintenance Superintendent – Allendale, SC
role at
Hampton Lumber .
Hampton Lumber is a thriving family‑owned company aspiring to be North America’s preferred source for responsibly‑sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, manage timberland, and run a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products while delivering innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. We are guided by core values that drive every decision we make.
Core Values
Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family‑owned brand.
Responsible Stewardship – Balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values.
Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit.
Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance processes, products, and people.
Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions‑oriented.
Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for establishing, developing, and leading the maintenance organization for Hampton Lumber’s new state‑of‑the‑art sawmill. The Superintendent builds the foundational maintenance systems, hires and trains the maintenance team, oversees mill reliability, and ensures safe, efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical, and automation assets. The Superintendent plays a key role in commissioning, start‑up, and ongoing optimization of mill performance.
Benefits
Substantial company‑paid assistance for medical, dental, and mental health coverage with cost‑effective co‑pays and deductibles.
401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous matching contributions vested over three years.
Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
Participation in the employee bonus program.
Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more.
Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development.
Leadership & Team Development
Build the maintenance department from the ground up, recruiting, onboarding, and developing millwrights, electricians, planners, lubrication techs, and supervisors.
Create a high‑performance culture focused on safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide daily leadership, coaching, and performance management for all maintenance personnel.
Partner with Operations to drive proactive communication, coordinated downtime, and shared production goals.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, NFPA‑70E, LOTO, fall protection, and Hampton Lumber safety systems.
Develop Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), PM safety steps, and other safe work procedures for new equipment.
Lead root‑cause analysis for all maintenance‑related incidents and near misses.
Champion a safety‑first culture during commissioning and throughout the operation.
Build the mill’s reliability and preventive/predictive maintenance program.
Develop PMs, PdM routes (vibration, thermography, ultrasound), lubrication standards, and equipment criticality analysis.
Partner with OEMs (e.g., Comact) to validate system parameters and reliability expectations.
Implement asset care standards and maintenance best practices across the mill.
Establish the planning and scheduling process for all maintenance work (PM, PdM, improvements).
Ensure the planner/scheduler has accurate priorities, job plans, and material requirements.
Build the weekly schedule and lead the weekly "Maintenance‑Operations Planning Meeting."
Manage downtime planning for both scheduled and unscheduled outages.
Participate in equipment installation verification, acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure all documentation (manuals, schematics, PLC programs, spare parts lists) is collected and organized prior to startup.
Lead troubleshooting during initial startup ramps to meet production and reliability targets.
Help implement and optimize Hampton’s CMMS system.
Establish work order workflows, KPIs, coding standards, and asset hierarchy.
Drive a data‑driven maintenance culture.
Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, including labor, contractors, materials, and spare parts.
Set spare parts stocking levels and work with Procurement on vendor relationships.
Control maintenance costs while minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment life.
Lead RCA, failure‑mode analysis, and downtime investigations.
Drive capital improvement projects and reliability improvements across the mill.
Education & Experience
5 years of industrial maintenance leadership experience (sawmill preferred).
Experience with modern sawmill equipment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in building or improving maintenance systems and reliability programs.
Experience in greenfield or major startup environments is a strong plus.
Technical Skills
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, sawline equipment, PLCs, VFDs, scanners.
Working knowledge of CMMS systems, predictive maintenance tools, and asset management strategies.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM documentation.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong communicator who can work closely with superintendents, supervisors, and operators.
Ability to lead change, set clear expectations, and hold teams accountable.
Strategic thinker who also excels in hands‑on troubleshooting during startup.
Highly organized, disciplined, and calm under pressure.
Performance Metrics
Safe execution of all maintenance work (zero serious incidents).
PM completion rate, scheduled vs. unscheduled downtime.
Cost performance against maintenance budget.
Team capability development and retention.
Reliability performance of major assets.
Smooth commissioning/startup and ramp‑up to full production.
The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities, and we’re excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County, South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce, investing in training and development, and being active members of the communities where we operate.
Learn more at
hamptonlumber.com , follow us on Facebook & Instagram @hamptonlumber.
Hampton Lumber
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Disability accommodation available. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Paper & Forest Products
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hampton Lumber by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr