Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a professional, enthusiastic, hands-on candidate with proven leadership experience in a team-based manufacturing/production environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience in the paper converting business or food/consumer packaged goods.

Hours:

This is primarily a first shift position Monday – Friday but will require supporting the off shifts and Saturdays as business requires.

DESCRIPTION:

Leads the department mechanics in the maintenance and repair as well as preventive maintenance of production equipment. Provides directions to the building and grounds mechanic. This leadership includes developing the skills and abilities of mechanics as well as developing troubleshooting skills to get at root causes. Will create a professional culture of attention to detail.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CARPENTRY/BUILDING MAINTENANCE POSITION. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create a professional culture of customer service.

· Reduce plant unscheduled downtime through the management of a robust preventive maintenance program.

· Reduce unscheduled downtime through the development of the team’s skill, ability and troubleshooting processes.

· Routinely inspects the work of mechanics for thoroughness and attention to detail.

· Follows existing department programs and creates and maintains current service logs/data files for equipment and machinery.

· Works closely with the maintenance manager to ensure business objectives are being met.

· Maintains a clean, safe, and organized working environment.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have STRONG electrical skills pertaining to machinery and packaging equipment including PLC’s, controls, drives, motors, 3 phase 480 volt, sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, etc.

· Must have STRONG mechanical skills pertaining to machinery and packaging equipment.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

· Proficient in OSHA safety regulations.

· Bilingual skills a plus.

· Lean manufacturing experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Required to stand and walk throughout the day.

· Required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

· Required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.

· Communicate with fellow employees.

· Continually utilize visual acuity to operate and repair equipment, read technical information, and

/or use a keyboard.

· Required to lift/push/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Continually work near moving mechanical parts.