Job Description

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Arauco!

Are you a dedicated Maintenance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment? Arauco is seeking a passionate and experienced Mechanical Leader to provide Mechanical supervision and leadership to the Maintenance Mechanical Team. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is based at our site in Bennettsville, SC. This is a fully onsite role and normal hours are 7:00 am-4:00 pm , Monday through Friday . Extended hours on down-days and unexpected breakdowns as well as on-call rotation.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Required
• Minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of experience managing and leading people
• Ability to lead people in a variety of maintenance activities and undertake multiple projects and manage key business metrics
• Knowledge of mechanical systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to manage capital and deferred projects, both timelines and budget
• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation is a plus
• Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Project is a plus

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet diverse needs, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA options
• 401k with company match
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays
• Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

• Establish clear expectations for your maintenance employees and see that these expectations are carried out.
• Increase maintenance performance using training resources made available through the company.
• Effective and efficient use of SAP (maintenance scheduling & tracking system)
• Resolve recurring mechanical issues to the root cause to increase plant reliability.
• Be a leader in communicating within the Maintenance Department and with Production. This includes emailing Production on changes made to the process by the maintenance department.
• Need to spend a minimum of 25% of your day (2 hours) on the Plant floor coaching Technicians, evaluating the quality and quantity of their work, and walking down jobs.
• Utilize written evaluations of maintenance personnel to identify their skill gaps and training needs (yearly).
• Develop necessary practices, procedures and calendars to ensure adequate maintenance coverage at the plant.
• Be a member of the Maintenance On-Call rotation. Expectation is to be on-site within one hour of a call-in
• Lead Maintenance Mechanical Team crew meetings and other group functional meetings/training.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with budget responsibilities by closely monitoring costs in your department including overtime. 

About Us : At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

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