Industrial Maintenance Assistant Supervisor​/Sr. Maintenance Lead

Summary

Plan and coordinate work activities necessary for the maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment. Assume supervisory role in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.

• Assist in leading maintenance employees.
• Evaluate / determine activities and materials needed for equipment repair.
• Establish preventative maintenance schedules for all production/facility equipment and ensure adherence.
• Plan resource requirements and work activities needed to complete equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Generate maintenance work orders as needed.
• Lead efforts to ensure maintenance technicians' time is used effectively.
• Track status of all open work orders and provide updates to Maintenance Manager.
• Lead and enforce all safety and compliance standards, correct hazards, and ensure all team members follow OSHA, company policies, and required safety procedures at all times.
• Perform other work-related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

Assumes the role of Supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Manager; includes handling vacation requests, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

Knowledge of all functions of the Maintenance department. Understand all production/facility equipment functions and department routines. Demonstrated ability to delegate work, motivate maintenance personnel and follow-up to job completion.

Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 7am - 4:30pm with overtime and 24/7 on call capabilities based on business needs.

This is a fully onsite role. Must be able to commute daily into our Brownsville, TN plant.

Must be hands on, organized and a safety expert.

High School Diploma or equivalent and Trade School certification preferred. 2 to 5 years’ maintenance experience and prior leadership roles in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and equipment manuals. Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.

Basic mathematical skills and a solid understanding of equipment specifications / tolerances required.

Ability to sort out several problems at a time. Demonstrate critical thought in troubleshooting and planning of work activities.

Must be able to meet and retain requirements for a forklift license.

Must be able to do some climbing on machines, be able to lift 70 pounds, and stand/walk for extended amounts of time.

General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.