SUPERVISOR, MECHANICAL SERVICES (3RD SHIFT)

Job Summary : Supervises and coordinates activities Technical Operations at the Macungie Site engage in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining packaging machinery performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Directs mechanics in the clean, setup, and maintain and dismantle, assemble, and install packaging machines and related machinery. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Interprets specifications and job orders to workers and assigns duties. Maintain files on storing of all machines, machine set-up, repairs, machine parts, and tooling when not in use. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Provides leadership in mechanical skill and workmanship. In conjunction with Lead Mechanics, trains mechanics on operation of equipment, good manufacturing practices, safety regulations, waste reduction, work, and production standards. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Responsible for initial machine set-up and approval of the packages; ensuring that they meet the necessary quality control standards specified on the order. Directs and assist mechanics engaged in dismantling, cleaning, assembling, and installing packaging machinery. Maintains PM schedules using a CMMS system. Provide daily reports of day-to-day activities and repairs for all 3 shifts. Provide Monthly reports for Calibrations and PM. Provide support for technical solutions that can assist with ongoing continuous improvement efforts and solutions identified as part of an ongoing CAPA effort. Support the validation of packaging processes from the development and execution of FAT, SAT, I / OQ. Become the subject matter expert through training, technical knowledge of the machine / equipment parameters, capabilities, and final product design / functional requirements. Working experience in Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting including fuse testing, motor and relay replacement, and robotic component handling systems, PLC controllers, setup and adjustment of online printing, barcode scanning, and OCR / OCV vision equipment. Participation in establishing technical data, interpretation of mechanical and electrical functions, comprehensive discussions with production mechanics, engineers, equipment operators, manufacturers' representatives, and supplemental training courses.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises up to 15 Mechanics over three shifts. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. A thorough knowledge of packaging machinery including, or 10 years experience in a packaging environment with 7 years experience as a working mechanic and minimum of 3 yrs. in Supervisory / Lead role .

LANGUAGE SKILLS 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 speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 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.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Overtime and weekend work required.