Machine Maintenance Supervisor

MillerKnollZeeland, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Provides manufacturing / facilities support and supervises maintenance activities for multiple shifts. MillerKnoll is redefining modern for the 21st century and their success allows them to support causes that align with their values, so they can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Giving current team members the opportunity to move within MillerKnoll is important, and helping team members find positions that best fit their skills and passions is an integral part of equipping MillerKnoll to do great things. They work hard to personally review every resume to look for those individuals who best match the requirements of each opening.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma and related post high school education required: Four-year technical degree in related field or equivalent expertise.
  • Minimum five years plant maintenance / facility maintenance experience with a minimum of two years in a leadership capacity.
  • Technically competent in area of expertise --with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and equipment and / or telecom and data infrastructure maintenance.
  • Must maintain an awareness of governmental regulations in safety, environmental, and emergency response.
  • Familiarity with MIOSHA standards relating to plant operations.
  • Experience with PLC controls, PC's, PM and TPM systems, tool cribs, supply and inventory systems, compressors, dryers and other plant support equipment, pneumatic and electrical distribution systems, material handling equipment, HVAC, and experience with plant safety quality and environmental programs.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with engineers, managers, production work team leaders, employees, outside contractors, and other service groups.
  • Proven capability to manage people and lead teams through change and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to evolve problem solving skills.
  • Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Journeyman status is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains individual performance plans for all Maintenance employees.
  • Ensures an effective work order management system is maintained.
  • Manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS, currently Maximo) within Machine Maintenance or Facilities to track asset history, costs, preventive maintenance, spare parts.
  • May manage and maintain apprenticeship records for apprentices.
  • May participate in machine qualification activities to ensure adequate machine documentation, PM, spare parts, features of serviceability of purchased and custom designed equipment are provided.
  • Lead, define, and complete complex problem-solving tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.
  • Apply intermediate problem-solving skills with an understanding of MKPS and its principles.
  • Applies and teaches problem tools (8-Step, PDCA, Water-Fall Charting, 5 Why, Critical Eye, etc.).
  • Plans and manages multiple tasks, projects, schedules and related budgets (capital, expense, planning and spending).
  • Provides accurate and timely maintenance-related EtQ database information.
  • Provides accurate and timely Time and Attendance (TAS) database information.
  • Provides effective work team leadership of HMI employees, skilled trades personnel and contracted employees to ensure manufacturing equipment / support equipment and / or facilities / infrastructure are functional to meet plant or facility goals.
  • Utilizes effective leadership skills to understand and continually improve the morale within the department.
  • Provides guidance to and mentors colleagues.
  • Provides information and compliance documentation from Maintenance / Facilities activities to satisfy reporting requirements for governmental and regulatory agencies and / or risk management purposes.
  • Supports Maintenance-related emergency response efforts as directed by Environmental Affairs and/or Safety and Security.
  • Understands and utilizes PM and TPM programs to ensure the continuous reduction of downtime and emergency repairs.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
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