Maintenance Supervisor

Sonoco • Garfield Heights, OH

3d • $88,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the availability of the plant's equipment and managing the workload of the plant's hourly maintenance team. This position is located at Sonoco's Canton, Ohio plant.

The supervisor supports safe, effective maintenance operations and equipment reliability, leads and develops maintenance personnel, and coordinates maintenance activities to meet production requirements and customer commitments. The role works with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to advance plant objectives and improve business results.

Requirements

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, machine safeguarding requirements, and industrial safety practices.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted managerial practices and procedures.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to manage maintenance costs, contractor performance, and maintenance resources.
• Ability to effectively lead and train other employees.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule and overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, production equipment, vehicle traffic, and other industrial conditions.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in designated areas and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Comply with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures for safely performing assigned work.
• Support and follow Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines for the food safety system.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment by correcting unsafe acts and conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, conducting monthly safety inspections, evaluating machine guarding, and investigating accidents as required.
• Follow company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, practices, and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
• Conduct detailed technical investigations to support continuous improvement of equipment reliability.
• Determine procedures for maintenance, installation, modification, and repair assignments.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel so the team can perform safely and effectively.
• Monitor and react to Asset Watch alerts to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to support production requirements and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve plant objectives and continuously improve business results.
• Oversee machine fabrication and part sourcing throughout the build, and design, select, and approve new and substitute components.
• Assist with budget estimates and costs for overhaul and repair projects.
• Provide preventive maintenance plans, work orders, schedules, results, and revisions to maintenance standards.
• Troubleshoot machine assembly issues, customer issues, and part deficiencies.
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Quarterly target bonus of 12.5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed