Maintenance Supervisor-Industrial Recycling

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Avon, MA

5d•$86,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs, and controls the Maintenance Department’s work to maintain recycling plant equipment and facilities according to good engineering practices. The role oversees preventive maintenance and repairs for recycling equipment and facilities, including optical sorters, eddy currents, glass breakers, balers, fiber screens, and conveyors. The position is based on-site in Avon, Massachusetts, and works a third shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Friday. The supervisor develops and maintains a qualified maintenance organization, minimizes unscheduled downtime through preventive maintenance, and ensures equipment and facilities remain in satisfactory, safe, and efficient operating condition. The role coordinates repairs and equipment improvements with other departments and project engineers, oversees maintenance of plant transportation equipment, and makes recommendations to the Plant Manager on operating cost reductions. The supervisor also sets performance objectives, manages spare parts and supplies, and provides leadership and maintenance training to MRF Maintenance Technicians. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The expected base pay range is $86,000–$110,000, with a potential 10% bonus. Benefits are available on Day 1 for eligible employees and may vary by site.

Requirements

High school diploma or accredited GED.
Four years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirement.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
Successful completion of applicable drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Industrial or plant maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality preventive maintenance and repairs on recycling equipment, including optical sorters, eddy currents, glass breakers, balers, fiber screens, and conveyors.
Manage the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of recycling equipment and facilities.
Develop, maintain, and administer a qualified organization to keep equipment and facilities safe and efficient.
Execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
Maintain operating equipment in satisfactory condition and schedule repairs to minimize interference with operations.
Consult with other departments about equipment and facility modifications or replacements that could improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
Coordinate facility operations with project engineers as needed.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance of plant transportation equipment.
Analyze equipment cost studies and recommend measures to reduce operating costs to the Plant Manager.
Develop project objectives and performance standards that support departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
Plan for an adequate supply of spare parts and maintenance supplies and ensure their control.
Provide leadership and maintenance training to MRF Maintenance Technicians.
Ensure preventive inspections and corrective repairs meet or exceed company standards.