Maintenance Supervisor

Job Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing and overseeing the 1st shift Maintenance Department. The role focuses on ensuring the proper functioning and protection of all equipment, the building, and support machinery. This includes maintaining and improving production tools, machines, and systems that are critical for manufacturing and team performance. The supervisor is expected to work within a LEAN manufacturing environment, adopting a proactive maintenance strategy to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety and Compliance:

• Ensures adherence to all safety rules and procedures within the department and workplace.

1. Maintenance Program Support:

• Oversees the implementation and management of a maintenance program, including maintaining an inventory of spare parts for critical equipment like laminators, die cutters, printers, and other machinery.
• Utilizes CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track and support equipment maintenance, ensuring that modifications and preventive maintenance programs are updated and well-documented.

1. Database Management:

• Regularly updates the CMMS database, supporting changes to the preventive maintenance program and ensuring that machine vendor documentation is captured and available.

1. Contractor Management:

• Manages outside contractors and services as assigned by senior management, ensuring that their work complies with company standards and regulations.

1. Collaboration with Other Shifts:

• Works across shifts to coordinate the installation of new machinery and equipment within set timelines.

1. Reporting and Documentation:

• Provides reports to support the approval of work carried out by third-party vendors, ensuring that their work meets company and legal standards.

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Collaborates with the safety manager to acquire necessary permits and certifications from local or state authorities, ensuring all permits are valid and up to date.

1. General Support:

• Provides general support for all aspects of external services, including managing vendor relationships, costs, schedules, and necessary permits.

Job Qualifications

• Education: A degree in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, specifically within maintenance.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, both independently and with support.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual Spanish

This position demands someone who can lead a team, manage maintenance tasks effectively, and ensure high standards of safety and compliance while maintaining critical equipment and facilities in a manufacturing setting. The supervisor also plays a role in managing costs and schedules associated with maintenance and vendor activities.