Maintenance Supervisor

Location

Overview

To lead the maintenance department in maintaining the plant and equipment to insure reliability and uninterrupted production and quality product.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders to the Maintenance Team and schedule with production to get tasks completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate or install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems in all departments.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program (CMMS) to provide the recommended equipment maintenance according to the manufacturer's specs and experience.
• Schedule periodic inspections of key equipment such as mixers, transformers, and electrical distribution equipment for the plant and maintain records of these results, interpret, and take corrective action as needed.
• Purchase and maintain adequate support of spare parts and supplies needed to keep the plant and equipment running efficiently.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot in all areas of plant equipment.
• Procure new equipment and installations.
• Obtain quotes and work with outside vendors on projects and improvements to old existing equipment.
• Submit Authorization for Expenditures (AFE) requests for capital equipment and projects.
• Work with the safety team to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Work with IT as needed on equipment issues and programming needs.
• Maintain time sheets and vacation requests.
• Train and develop qualified maintenance mechanics.
• Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians.
• Prepare budget and monitor expenses.
• Involved in continuous improvement of plant and process equipment.
• Must be on call and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Technical degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field, preferred. Experience in mechanical and electrical may be considered in lieu of education.
• Five (5) years' maintenance/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Three (3) years' supervisory experience in a maintenance position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding mechanics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, HVAC, rubber industry production equipment, internal combustion engines, single and three phase electric motors.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer/systems skills -  MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook). Knowledge of E-Maintenance, IFS, CMMS, SAP, and PLCs preferred.
• Excellent cooperation and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates. Ability to interact well with all personality types in a supervisory role.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.

Additional Information

Great career opportunity.