Maintenance Supervisor in Training Water Products

EJ has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Supervisor in Training at Water Products.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: East Jordan, Michigan

SUMMARY

Supervises maintenance personnel through the direction of production management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the company culture, mission, vision, and core values while supporting safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement.

• Ensures employees work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner and understands the organization's safety expectations.
• Works with maintenance employees to maintain production equipment, CNC machines and facilities.
• Assigns work for maintenance department employees to support facility and production needs.
• Optimizes, troubleshoots, and/or assists with the repair of equipment.
• Uses power and hand tools in accordance with work instructions and applicable procedures.
• Reads and understands diagrams, prints, work instructions, and related technical information.
• Uses computer systems to obtain, document, and input production and maintenance information.
• Documents and reports production, equipment, quality, safety, and personnel issues.
• Recommends maintenance improvements to production methods, equipment performance, efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Works with the Production Superintendent, EH&S Manager, Quality Manager, and Purchasing Manager and scheduling to coordinate maintenance opportunities and priorities.
• Ensures maintenance personnel have adequate supplies and work orders to complete assigned work.
• Examines materials and products throughout processing to ensure equipment and facilities are kept in quality operating condition.
• Works with the Production Superintendent and HR Manager to support employee-related functions, including performance feedback, evaluations, and training.
• Interprets company policies and procedures for employees and supports consistent enforcement of safety requirements.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists employees in troubleshooting production and equipment issues.
• Motivates employees and helps establish plans to achieve production and departmental goals.
• Supports cost-reduction initiatives and team cost-reduction goals.
• Maintains accurate time, production, and related records.
• Assists with the training and development of employees to improve work performance and understanding of company policies and procedures.
• May operate industrial equipment to move materials, when properly licensed and authorized.

• May be assigned work in other departments as operational needs require.

• Provides suggestions for continuous improvement of equipment, processes, and systems.
• May be required to work overtime and holidays based on operational needs.

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

Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred; and two to five years related industrial maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.