Maintenance Team Lead -DOE

Maintenance Team Lead

Salary
: $80,000-$100,000 DOE

Job Category
:
Operational Leadership

Requisition Number
: MAINT
004587

Posted
:
February 2, 2026

Schedule
:
Full-Time, On-site

Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. We are a leader in sustainable forestry practices and green manufacturing technology.

Columbia Forest Products is an employee-owned company that has a wide array of benefits: ESOP, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. We have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community. Our Core Values we take pride in:
Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you hold and you meet the qualifications below, please take the time to apply for this great and rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.

• At least 3-5 years supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and engineering
• Ability to lead a team to results while considering their input/ideas
• Basic computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet

• Familiarity with the entire process for manufacturing hardwood veneer or plywood.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and application
• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oregon certification/equivalent as Millwright, Electrician, and/or Electrical Supervisor

• Prefer familiarity with the entire process for manufacturing hardwood veneer or plywood.
• Understanding of basic accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Available for travel as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and business associates at all levels, individually or before groups of any size.
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Have basic computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet use.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer minimum 5 years supervisory and/or management experience.

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for directing and coordinating activities concerned with design, construction, and maintenance of equipment and maintenance of facilities. They are also responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the maintenance department, including direct supervision of first line supervisors and professional/support staff.

• Safety: Supports and models safe behaviors. Follows and reinforces all safety policies, procedures, and processes. Uses available resources to ensure that all at-risk behaviors and other safety hazards are corrected in a timely and effective manner and that supervisors do the same. Considers safety in all engineering/maintenance decisions and networks with supervision, management and others to ensure high-quality safety decisions. Actively supports all safety initiatives.
  
  Safety performance is measured by such factors as OSHA-recordable incidence rate, safety work order completion rate, and quantity & quality of behavioral observations.
• Managing: Organizes and plans work in advance, then follows up to ensure desired results. Keeps department informed. Conducts annual performance appraisals. Assesses and organizes employee training and development. Directly manages:
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