Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview:
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair operations for the physical structures, grounds, and equipment of the facility. This position involves supervising a team of maintenance personnel or contractors, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality repairs and upkeep in accordance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Management: Supervise and lead the maintenance department, including recruitment, discipline, performance evaluations, and determining manpower needs. Ensure training and development, including for contract employees.
• Project Participation: Contribute to projects such as the design, purchase, and installation of production equipment and improvements in production processes.
• Operational Compliance: Review and enforce standard operating procedures and policies to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Preventive Maintenance: Oversee and manage the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the facility. Update and modify PMs as necessary.
• Troubleshooting and Repair: Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve maintenance and equipment issues. Coordinate machinery repair schedules with production needs, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Electrical and Equipment Repair: Supervise the installation and repair of electrical systems and components, including transformers, wiring, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for temperature, pressure, and process control systems.
• Equipment Inspection: Ensure equipment is inspected for operational performance, and maintain accurate repair and maintenance records. Advise on equipment upgrades and replacement as needed.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Manage equipment maintenance schedules to align with production timelines. Review work orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Inventory Management: Recommend and requisition tools, equipment, parts, and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels for maintenance functions.
• Safety Compliance: Collaborate with management to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations, including environmental requirements.
• Work Environment: Maintain a clean and organized work environment, utilizing systems like 5-S procedures.
• Team Communication: Lead regular communication meetings with the maintenance team, focusing on safety, quality, process improvements, and operational updates.
• Additional Duties: Supervise custodial services and manage external contractors, including contract negotiation and scope definition. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Training Required:

• Education: A degree in electrical maintenance or a related technical discipline is preferred. A related bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in maintenance within a production environment, with expertise in areas such as industrial maintenance, electrical systems (AC/DC), welding, hydraulics, and boiler room operations.
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance role within a production setting.
  • Experience with 6-axis robots and injection molding maintenance is preferred.
• Technical Certifications: On-the-job training or certifications in hydraulics, boiler room operations, welding, and forklift operations.
• Budgeting and Financial Reporting: Experience in establishing and managing budgets is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of industrial maintenance, plant electrical systems, AC/DC, boiler room operations, welding, pneumatics, plumbing, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, define problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Proven ability to lead, build, and maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Proficient in drafting reports, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret technical data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to modifications or adjustments.