Maintenance Supervisor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective lockout-tagout program to ensure employee safety during equipment maintenance and shutdowns. 

• Assists in the development, implementation, and support of plant safety practices that promotes an injury and accident-free workplace.

• Assist the Maintenance Mechanics with difficult equipment failures, the root cause analysis of such failures, and in formulating the execution of solutions.

• Manages and mentors direct reports and implements positive change in the workforce.

• Supports the attainment of equipment data collection for accurate maintenance metrics. 

• Leads daily shift meetings to communicate metrics and goals. 

• Work with Maintenance Planners to prioritize and complete planned maintenance activities and job assignments.

• Identifies skills/training needs for maintenance personnel and assists in the development and implementation of training programs.

• Advises management of new developments which may impact schedule, and/or costs.

• Enforces good housekeeping practices and maintains an organized work environment.

• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

Required Skills, Education, Experience:

• Three (3) plus years related experience supervising a maintenance crew, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Five (5) plus years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems.

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

• Trained in the use of condition diagnostic techniques including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• High degree of independence, judgment, attention to detail and time management skills.

• Must have working knowledge in the areas of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics.

• Ability to write regular reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computer Maintenance Management Software

• Associate degree: or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

Physical activities may occasionally include: 

• ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the likes.

• moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.

• communicating with others to exchange information. 

Physical activities may constantly include: 

• remaining in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods.

• moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. 

• repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

• operating machinery and/or power tools, depending on position. 

• depending on position may include operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

• assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. 

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include: 

• low or high temperatures; or outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Environmental Conditions may constantly include: 

• noisy environment

• hazardous conditions