Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Summary

Utilizes knowledge of facilities & equipment to plan, organize, and direct all maintenance functions for a designated shift.

• Assess the labor, material and time needed to complete a maintenance function. Work with internal customers to coordinate downtime required for maintenance needs.
• Manage the maintenance hourly workforce on a designated shift, with a focus on safety and safety of others.
• Maximize production uptime efficiencies.
• Plan and schedule for the efficient execution of non-breakdown maintenance jobs within the plant area, and to maximize equipment uptime and minimize maintenance expenses.
• Direct the assigned workforce in the installation and maintenance of assets including equipment, tooling, systems in assigned areas, making sure that the skilled craftsman are working safely, following all OSHA regulations and requirements and Lock Out/Tag Out all equipment where required.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly spreadsheets for the Maintenance Manager showing the schedules, number of manhour usage, etc.
• Accountable to enforce contractual obligations and to work with HR to maintain consistent application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting machines.
• Create and implement solutions to recurring issues seeking out proper approvals when required.
• Research and purchase required outside materials when needed.
• Perform studies and coordinate process improvements
• Participate in cost savings projects
• Assist engineering department with installation of projects when needed.
• Assist with internal customer activities/support as requested

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations.

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures;
Conserves organizational resources.

Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources;
Sets goals and objectives;
Develops realistic action plans.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings and technical specifications.
• Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices in a diverse range of processes.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred
• Prior Maintenance experience required.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and varying environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Prior experience with writing and troubleshooting PLC programs & hardware, especially Allen Bradley.
• Associate's degree (A. S.) in an Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline or applicable years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense…