Hampton Lumber
Maintenance Planner - Allendale, SC
Hampton Lumber, Great Falls, Virginia, United States, 22066
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.
Our mission is togrow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
We are guided by our core values:
Safety
– Prioritize safety across all operations.
Integrity & Authenticity
– Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
Responsible Stewardship
– Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
Tenacity
– Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit.
Continuous Improvement
– Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
Customer Satisfaction
– Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
Community Engagement
– Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.
With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.
Overview The Maintenance Planner is responsible for building, managing, and continuously improving the
planned maintenance system
for the new Hampton Lumber - Allendale sawmill. This role is critical during
construction, commissioning, startup, and ramp-up , helping to ensure a
reliable, planned, and cost-controlled maintenance operation .
The Maintenance Planner develops job plans, schedules labor and materials, supports preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and works closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and safety.
Benefits Highlights
Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
Opportunity to earn bonuses
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
Responsibilities Startup & Commissioning Phase
Build the
initial maintenance program
for all mill assets (sawmill, planer mill, kilns, dry lumber handling, material handling, utilities, and support systems)
Populate and validate the
CMMS
(equipment hierarchy, BOMs, PMs, critical spares)
Develop
job plans
for startup inspections, lubrication routes, alignment checks, and warranty requirements
Support commissioning teams with maintenance planning, documentation, and turnover packages
Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and engineering for maintenance standards and procedures
Planning & Scheduling
Plan all
preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance work
Create detailed job plans, including:
Scope of work
Labor requirements and craft skills
Estimated hours
Parts, tools, and permits
Safety and lockout requirements
Build and manage
weekly maintenance schedules
in coordination with Operations
Ensure work is
fully planned and kitted
prior to execution
Track schedule compliance and planner effectiveness metrics
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
Develop, optimize, and maintain
PM and PdM programs
Adjust PM frequencies based on failure history and operating conditions
Support vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and inspections
Ensure PMs align with Hampton Lumber's reliability standards and best practices
Inventory & Materials Coordination
Work closely with Stores and Purchasing to:
Identify
critical spares
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Ensure parts availability for scheduled work
Support inventory optimization to balance cost and reliability
Coordinate lead times and special tooling requirements
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
Analyze maintenance history to identify recurring failures and improvement opportunities
Participate in
root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
Support reliability initiatives and capital improvement projects
Help ensure a proactive maintenance culture
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure all job plans include safety considerations and required permits
Support lockout/tagout, confined space, and mill safety standards
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance efforts
Qualifications
Highly proficient typing and computer skills; Microsoft Suite programs – Word, Excel, and Outlook
CMMS experience preferred
Prior planning and scheduling experience preferred
Attention to detail with solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and communicate opportunities and provide practical solutions in the manufacturing environment
Strong work ethic, sense of commitment, team-oriented, customer focused and willingness to embrace change that strives for continuous improvement while exemplifying the highest level of honesty and integrity
Superior organizational skills, plus the ability to initiate and handle multiple projects and deadlines, including the ability to work with multiple internal customers and team members from varied levels and functional backgrounds
Ability to learn to interpret drawings and schematics
Self-starter with the ability to accept or take on additional responsibility
More About Us 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. Many of our employees have built long, rewarding careers with us, and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.
Learn more athamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook:@HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.
EEO Statement 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:
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.
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.
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Our mission is togrow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
We are guided by our core values:
Safety
– Prioritize safety across all operations.
Integrity & Authenticity
– Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
Responsible Stewardship
– Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
Tenacity
– Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit.
Continuous Improvement
– Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
Customer Satisfaction
– Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
Community Engagement
– Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.
With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.
Overview The Maintenance Planner is responsible for building, managing, and continuously improving the
planned maintenance system
for the new Hampton Lumber - Allendale sawmill. This role is critical during
construction, commissioning, startup, and ramp-up , helping to ensure a
reliable, planned, and cost-controlled maintenance operation .
The Maintenance Planner develops job plans, schedules labor and materials, supports preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and works closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and safety.
Benefits Highlights
Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
Opportunity to earn bonuses
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
Responsibilities Startup & Commissioning Phase
Build the
initial maintenance program
for all mill assets (sawmill, planer mill, kilns, dry lumber handling, material handling, utilities, and support systems)
Populate and validate the
CMMS
(equipment hierarchy, BOMs, PMs, critical spares)
Develop
job plans
for startup inspections, lubrication routes, alignment checks, and warranty requirements
Support commissioning teams with maintenance planning, documentation, and turnover packages
Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and engineering for maintenance standards and procedures
Planning & Scheduling
Plan all
preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance work
Create detailed job plans, including:
Scope of work
Labor requirements and craft skills
Estimated hours
Parts, tools, and permits
Safety and lockout requirements
Build and manage
weekly maintenance schedules
in coordination with Operations
Ensure work is
fully planned and kitted
prior to execution
Track schedule compliance and planner effectiveness metrics
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
Develop, optimize, and maintain
PM and PdM programs
Adjust PM frequencies based on failure history and operating conditions
Support vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and inspections
Ensure PMs align with Hampton Lumber's reliability standards and best practices
Inventory & Materials Coordination
Work closely with Stores and Purchasing to:
Identify
critical spares
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Ensure parts availability for scheduled work
Support inventory optimization to balance cost and reliability
Coordinate lead times and special tooling requirements
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
Analyze maintenance history to identify recurring failures and improvement opportunities
Participate in
root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
Support reliability initiatives and capital improvement projects
Help ensure a proactive maintenance culture
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure all job plans include safety considerations and required permits
Support lockout/tagout, confined space, and mill safety standards
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance efforts
Qualifications
Highly proficient typing and computer skills; Microsoft Suite programs – Word, Excel, and Outlook
CMMS experience preferred
Prior planning and scheduling experience preferred
Attention to detail with solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and communicate opportunities and provide practical solutions in the manufacturing environment
Strong work ethic, sense of commitment, team-oriented, customer focused and willingness to embrace change that strives for continuous improvement while exemplifying the highest level of honesty and integrity
Superior organizational skills, plus the ability to initiate and handle multiple projects and deadlines, including the ability to work with multiple internal customers and team members from varied levels and functional backgrounds
Ability to learn to interpret drawings and schematics
Self-starter with the ability to accept or take on additional responsibility
More About Us 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. Many of our employees have built long, rewarding careers with us, and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.
Learn more athamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook:@HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.
EEO Statement 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:
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr