Sr Maintenance Tech Supervisor

About the job Sr Maintenance Tech Supervisor

Reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager the primary responsibility is to supervise the daily performance ofevery Maintenance Tech on assigned shift to achieve team and company objectives. This hands-on supervisor will havebroad based industrial maintenance experience and a core skill set in plastic injection molding machines and/or plastic sheet extrusion, inline thermoforming, EPP/EPS shape molding, and related production support equipment. Experience will encompass:
Electrical/PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Hydraulic/Pneumatics, Welding, Machining, Conveyor systems,etc. Must be willing to tackle any maintenance challenges and be willing to assist and learn from others in their area of expertise.

• Assigns and schedules PMs, backlog, and project work based on machine requirements and availability.
• Conducts daily team shift start-up meetings (aka Toolbox Meetings) that include work assignments, safety topics and special instructions.
• Instructs employees in, and enforces, the company and department policies and safety procedures. Tests, measures and documents employee understanding of the policies and procedures and conducts additional training and corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversees, motivates, and supports employees, including management of training and professional development.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures, monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Participates in the selection of maintenance employees, provides and coordinates training, works with employees to correct deficiencies and narrow skill gaps, and conducts disciplinary action as required.
• Trains Techs in all facets of the CMMS and ensures all work has been documented by Techs on CMMS by end of shift.
• Interprets prints, technical information, and work instructions to Technicians as necessary.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and/or assists Techs in solving work problems.
• Manually cleans/dismantles/replaces/repairs defective machines or electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic components of machinery and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance per defined interval/schedule in an efficient manner.
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, material handling/transfer equipment.
• Locates malfunctions through close observation of machinery, utilizing test instruments and knowledge of machine operation. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Reads blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines.

Performs corrective maintenance procedures as needed.
• Leads and participates in team projects for process improvement such as reducing wasted material, minimizing labor, and reducing job times.
• Conducts shift tours of the facility to monitor workflow and assist Techs as needed and other responsibilities as per the companys management operating system (MOS).
• Collaborates with other departments on processes, functions, and procedures of equipment operations.
• Inspects Emergency/break-down calls, estimates repair time, prioritizes tasks and assigns labor to minimize machine downtime and meet production requirements.
• Initiates requests for quotes and requisitions for parts and/or machine retrofits, upgrades or other improvements or modifications.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands departments key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

• Participates in the preparation and administration of the plant maintenance program budget, submits budget recommendations, and monitors expenditures.
• Conducts proper follow through on all maintenance issues.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to…