Maintenance Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of maintenance associates engaged in maintenance, electrical, and mechanical operations including maintenance of compressed gases, water, and refrigeration systems to provide uninterrupted service.
• Conduct chemical analysis of air wash water to ensure optimum effectiveness and proper maintenance.
• Schedule and control the preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition.
• Plan a continual work schedule to maintain all company property in a safe and healthy condition to achieve the best working conditions possible for all employees.
• Inspect jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained.
• Ensure proper maintenance of facility machinery and building.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of maintenance materials, supplies and repair parts for proper upkeep of plant facilities by initiating purchase requisitions and conducting periodic inventory reviews within a just-in-time parts and inventory system.
• Recommend, plan, and implement equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction goals.
• Mentor junior level staff in leadership ideals and practices by promoting and maintaining activities to develop and improve management and leadership skills.
• Manage the 5S program as it applies to the Maintenance department.
• Maintain high employee morale, minimizing staff turnover.
• Perform job duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including OSHA and EPA. Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the environmental impact of work performed and for the identification and recording of environmental problems as they arise.
• Follow all aspects of the site Environmental Policy as it pertains to normal job duties.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Two year technical degree preferred with 3-5 years working experience in a Maintenance function and two years supervisory experience, or possess at least 5-7 years working experience and two years supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations relative to plant operation and maintenance with a good understanding of general safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze data to be presented to management for decision making.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural, team oriented environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.