Machine Repair Supervisor
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 partners 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. They will also 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, and oversee the Machine Repair Apprentice program, supporting training, development, and succession planning within the department. Additionally, the role involves travel to other plants in the Americas North Region to assist with machine installs, conversion changes, and machine audits.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
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
Benefits
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
- Pre-tax accounts
- Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
- Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
