Maintenance Supervisor 2nd Shift

DORADA POULTRY•Ponca City, OK

94d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor, working the 2nd shift, will oversee manufacturing operations from an engineering viewpoint. This role involves the hiring, training, and direct supervision of maintenance personnel. The supervisor will manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production arena, write appropriation requests, and prepare quotes. They will also participate in concurrent engineering design reviews, evaluate and approve drawings, routings/MIs, and specs. Additionally, the supervisor will design and procure tools/equipment, develop and document manufacturing processes and work instructions, and support prototyping activities. Problem-solving for production issues, providing input for the department’s annual budget, and assisting with the planning and scheduling of budgeted projects are key responsibilities. The role includes providing input and direction to the Lead Mechanic for scheduling to minimize overtime and partnering with all departments to enhance quality, productivity, efficiency, and uptime. Optimizing inventory, ensuring adherence to Enterprise Asset Management System functions, and assisting in the hiring process for the Engineering Department are also part of the role. The supervisor will manage production operations, including shop floor activities, following established procedures and approved processes.

Requirements

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of machining and assembly practices, tools and fixturing.
Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
Must excel at working in a team environment.
Familiarity with product construction and application.
Complete knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
Highly organized individual, self-motivated, and can work independently.
Very strong leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including group presentations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
Computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications.
Four to five years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products.
High school diploma
Extensive knowledge in the following areas: Electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, interpersonal skills, and be able to utilize all available resources to maximize effectiveness of the Engineering team.

Responsibilities

Oversee manufacturing operations from an Engineering viewpoint.
Hiring, training and direct supervision of maintenance personnel.
Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production arena.
Write appropriation requests and prepare quotes.
Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
Evaluate and approve drawings, routings/MIs, specs and other documents.
Design and procure tools/equipment.
Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions.
Support prototyping activities of new product development.
Evaluate and solve production problems.
Provide input for the department’s annual budget and assist with the planning and scheduling of all budgeted projects.
Provide input and direction to the Lead Mechanic with weekday, weekend and vacation scheduling to minimize overtime.
Partner with all departments to make the Engineering department a positive influence on quality, productivity, efficiency and uptime.
Optimize inventory to reduce costs, while maintaining proper parts availability and insure that all Enterprise Asset Management System functions are adhered to.
Assist in interviewing and selection process for the hiring of new personnel in the Engineering Department.
Manage production operations including all activities of the shop floor and follow established procedures and approved processes.