Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Creative WerksBartlett, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work. They will perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities, as well as train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned employees. This role requires the ability to work independently on daily projects and thrive in a constantly changing environment. The supervisor will also be responsible for enforcing company rules, policies, and procedures, including safety, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork, while providing necessary tools and support for mechanics to be successful.

Requirements

  • General Microsoft Office skills and experience in maintenance management software systems (Preventative Maintenance, Project Tasks and Corrective Action).
  • Proficient with Excel (sorting data, adding/removing columns, updating data and making calculations).
  • Excellent communication and delegation skills.
  • Ability to investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns- proactive vs reactive approach.
  • Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus.
  • Ability to work independently on daily projects.
  • Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data, anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions.
  • Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2+ years of experience in production maintenance, or in a related area, including some supervisory or lead experience.
  • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and the proper use and care of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Compare delegated tasks & end of shift report to hours worked.
  • Reconcile hours with Mechanics to ensure 100% utilization.
  • Schedule mechanics for weekend & vacation coverage.
  • Manage overtime usage and control.
  • Track effectiveness of PM’s & adjust PM tasks.
  • Provide administrative support with ManagerPlus, including reviewing PMs and WOs, ensuring data accuracy, and working with the PM coordinator to review/edit maintenance plans.
  • Work closely with Parts coordinator to manage inventory, parts ordering, and min/max level adjustments.
  • Maintain organization & cleanliness of Maintenance Shop.
  • Develop and prepare work schedules for crew and contractors.
  • Review maintenance reports and work orders; prioritize and coordinate duties and assignments to assure effective workflow.
  • Publish daily mechanic tasks based on priorities set by Operations Management.
  • Ensure mechanics are supporting Production personnel & providing a positive service.
  • Enforce the inspections of lines to determine maintenance and repair needed and quality of work performed.
  • Identify and report opportunities for improvement.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
  • Enforce company rules, policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork.
  • Provide necessary tools and support for mechanics to be successful (morale, training, tool access).
  • Perform duties of a mechanic, and be willing to step in when necessary.
  • Enforce a safety-first, quality-always culture, and avoid performing temporary fixes on the equipment. When it is necessary to use a temporary fix, enforce the implementation of a permanent solution within 24 hours of the temporary fix.
  • Monitor and approve timecards of mechanics.
  • Enforce attendance policy with mechanics on shift (administer coaching, CoC points, etc.).
  • Evaluate skills of mechanics, maintain a documented training matrix, and take ownership of the performance of the team.
  • Be involved in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, 1 on 1 coaching, etc.
  • Be involved in interviewing, hiring, terminating mechanics on shift.
  • Work closely with Maintenance Manager and/or Process Improvement leads to develop RCAs and pursue completion of actions assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors during shift hand-off, as well as generate reports of shift performance.
  • Effectively escalate any issues utilizing escalation policy.
  • Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness).
  • Participate in company GMP walks.
  • Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring.

Benefits

  • 8% bonus opportunity
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