Maintenance Supervisor

Audia•LaFayette, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads with our Safety Value and is responsible for supervising the Maintenance Technicians and performing/directing tasks that are scheduled by the Maintenance Manager. The duties include preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance, training, team building, fabrication, scheduling, and 24-hour plant support. Continuously working to improve self, the facility, and processes in cooperation with all Washington Penn personnel. The position is considered a resource of technical information on all processes and systems. The Maintenance Supervisor position is critical in helping to organize and develop new strengths within the Maintenance Department.

Requirements

Two (2) or more years in-plant experience
Three (3) or more years experience in industrial maintenance.
Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
Understand basic electronics and be able to read and understand PLC ladder logic diagrams.
Have a good technical knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, and DC Drives.
Have a good technical knowledge of power distribution systems (ie; transformers, MCC’s and control circuits, etc.)
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8-12 hours per shift.
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to bend/stoop repeatedly during a shift.
Must be able to push/pull up to 25 lbs. repeatedly during a shift.
Must be able to walk up/down flights of stairs repeatedly during a shift.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year degree, or equivalent, from an accredited vocational school where subject matter was Industrial Maintenance.
Previous Supervisor/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Direct Maintenance Techs on tasks and develop schedule.
Responsible for managing time cards and vacation requests for Maintenance Techs.
Responsible for the performance management of Maintenance Technicians.
Responsible for instruction/supervision of contractors and follow-up as needed.
Install and set-up new equipment.
Trial runs all new equipment to check for problems before start-up.
Troubleshoot and facilitate correction of any problems or potential problems.
Train less experience Maintenance Techs in areas that are needed.
Assists with and develop PM’s and revisions.
Responsible for closing work orders in the CMMS.
Responsible for purchasing and restocking consumable parts.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on processing equipment, processing support equipment, utility support equipment, facility related equipment and machinery.
Follows blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to, repair and maintain equipment. These tools will also aid in training of employees.
Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
Dismantles and reassembles machines and equipment to gain access to problems.
Replaces defective and worn parts, repairs broken parts using welding equipment and hand tools, and ensures safe and optimum functioning equipment, systems, and process.
Will share value-added information to others as required. This will include conducting informal training sessions, providing OJT information, instructing vendors as required.
Operate material handling equipment such as fork lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc…,
Knows and understands minimum and maximum capabilities of equipment.
Maintain a good working relationship with vendors.
Support technicians on trouble calls as needed, and ensures needed parts are available from inventory as needed to accomplish repairs.
Work with management on inventory/control of maintenance parts and supplies.
Follow up with communication to the proper parties on essential issues as required.
Maintain a professional approach to daily business and represent the company in a positive manner at all times.
Assist in scheduling for best utilizing available time to carry out any needed maintenance of equipment and project work.
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by Manager.