Machine Repair Supervisor
About The Position
The Machine Repair Supervisor leads a skilled team responsible for repairing, maintaining, installing, and rebuilding critical glass manufacturing equipment. This leadership role focuses on equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and developing machine repair talent. The supervisor oversees department scheduling and assignments, preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, inventory and vendor relationships, apprentice training, safety compliance, and collaboration with production and technical teams. The role also includes travel to other plants to support installations, conversion projects, audits, and sharing best practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Prior machine repair experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience leading maintenance, repair, or technical teams.
- Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Ability to identify equipment issues before failure so repairs can be planned and downtime minimized.
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding complex manufacturing equipment.
- Strong blueprint reading and technical drawing interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of equipment reliability, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement principles.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree, engineering degree, or additional college coursework.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop machine repair mechanics, apprentices, and technical personnel.
- Plan department work schedules and direct personnel and equipment assignments to support production priorities.
- Oversee machine repair, maintenance, installation, rebuilds, and equipment reliability programs.
- Inspect forming equipment, including feeder mechanisms, bottle machines, and bottle handling equipment.
- Lead preventive maintenance efforts and identify potential equipment failures before they cause unplanned downtime.
- Review bottle quality data, mold equipment operating data, blueprints, specifications, and job histories to identify improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Production, Process, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and product quality.
- Analyze operations and recommend improvements concerning personnel, equipment, department policies, procedures, and organization.
- Manage machine parts inventory, maintenance supplies, equipment purchases, and vendor relationships.
- Support job change improvement initiatives and plant-wide operational excellence efforts.
- Oversee the Machine Repair Apprentice Program and support technical training and succession planning.
- Travel to other plants within the network to support machine installations, conversion projects, audits, and best practice sharing.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safety-first culture.
Benefits
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage
- Pre-tax accounts
- Well-being program with the opportunity to earn employer contributions
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer contributions
- Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
