About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, support, and solutions for new and existing process equipment used to manufacture 3M products. The role is responsible for maintenance and overall reliability across the site’s operations, with the goal of continuously improving performance and increasing throughput. The position leads and manages the Tonawanda Plant Engineering maintenance organization, including equipment maintenance, reliability and uptime, utilities operations, the stockroom, buildings and grounds, and coordination of maintenance contractors. The supervisor fosters teamwork within plant engineering and across other staff groups to prevent breakdowns, reduce cycle time, increase runtime, minimize waste, conserve energy, improve operational quality, and control costs. The role also assures compliance with company policies and applicable government and regulatory laws, regulations, and codes. This is an on-site position in Tonawanda, New York. Travel may include up to 10% domestic or international travel, and relocation may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or higher, completed and verified before starting.
  • Three years of team lead and/or supervisory experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
  • Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

  • Five or more years of maintenance experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science discipline from an accredited university.
  • Five years of combined engineering process, technology, or manufacturing experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work well on cross-functional teams in a continuous improvement (LEAN) environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide effective leadership, support, and solutions for new and existing process equipment used to manufacture 3M products.
  • Oversee maintenance and overall reliability for the entire site, driving continuous improvement and increased throughput.
  • Lead and manage the Tonawanda Plant Engineering maintenance organization, including equipment maintenance, reliability and uptime, utilities operations, stockroom, buildings and grounds, and maintenance contractor coordination.
  • Foster teamwork within plant engineering and across staff groups to prevent breakdowns, reduce cycle time, increase runtime, minimize waste, conserve energy, improve operational quality, and control costs.
  • Assure compliance with company policies and applicable government and regulatory laws, regulations, and codes.
  • Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
  • Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Health Savings Accounts.
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits.
  • Paid absences.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • The position may be eligible for variable incentive pay.
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