Machine Repair Supervisor

O-I•Lexington, NC

9d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Repair Supervisor is accountable for supervising hourly personnel in all phases of machine repair, maintenance, installation, and rebuilds. The Machine Repair Supervisor will plan department work schedules and direct assignments of personnel and equipment. They will lead, coach, and develop Machine Repair mechanics, apprentices, and other assigned support personnel. This role involves partnering with Production, Engineering, Mold Repair, Mold Control, and other plant teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machine performance. The supervisor will analyze operations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of forming equipment such as feeder mechanisms, bottle machines, and various types of bottle handling equipment, as well as reviewing bottle quality and mold equipment operating data. The role also oversees the Machine Repair Apprentice program and supports training, development, and succession planning within the department. Additionally, the position requires travel to other plants in the Americas North Region to assist with machine installs, conversion changes, and machine audits.

Requirements

Prior machine repair experience
A strong background in Preventative Maintenance
Ability to recognize failure prior to failing to increase scheduled repairs and reduce downtime
Ability to respond to unscheduled equipment breakdowns and critical production issues in a continuous manufacturing environment
High School Diploma or GED
Proficient at reading blueprints
Minimum of 1 year experience supervising people and leading processes in a manufacturing environment
Must be available to respond to unscheduled breakdowns and critical production issues for continuous operations

Responsibilities

Plan department work schedules and direct assignments of personnel and equipment
Lead, coach, and develop Machine Repair mechanics, apprentices, and other assigned support personnel
Partner with Production, Engineering, Mold Repair, Mold Control, and other plant teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machine performance
Analyze operations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies, and procedures
Conduct inspections of forming equipment including feeder mechanisms, bottle machines, and various types of bottle handling equipment
Review bottle quality and mold equipment operating data
Oversee Machine Repair Apprentice program and support training, development, and succession planning within the department
Travel to other plants in Americas North Region to assist with machine installs, conversion changes and machine audits