Mechanical Area Supervisor

Mechanical Area Supervisor

As a Mechanical Area Supervisor for the Particle Board Department, the mission is to provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. This includes managing maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimizing production processes to maximize efficiency and quality. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets and uphold industry standards. Through strategic leadership and technical acumen, the supervisor plays a pivotal role in driving the department towards operational excellence and sustainable growth.

City: Lexington (US) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 5089 Department: Maintenance

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Supervise and maintain records of all mechanical work carried out within their area of responsibility.
• Create and implement strategic directions for reliability and maintenance of plant.
• Train and oversee employees, inspect work, assign tasks, drive vehicles, and take disciplinary actions when needed.
• Create, implement and monitor work processes to achieve business objectives in terms of Operating Asset Utilization.
• Maintain Critical Spare parts list and designated inventory.
• Determine the need for outside resources.Provide out-of-hours support as required.
• On-call duty within the Mechanical on-call plan.
• Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and effective manner and work closely with different area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
• Investigate root causes of equipment failures and make recommendations for long term fixes.Help develop PMs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience implementing best maintenance practices & excellent operations.
• Proven ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, sketches, written instructions and interpret data.
• Metric System proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
  
  

SKILLS:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Safety Focus
• Regulatory Compliance
  
  

Your Chances and Benefits

• Training and Development
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
  
  

Your Contact

Jessica Ostroska, Sr. Recruiting Specialist

EGGER Wood Products, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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