Maintenance Supervisor

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

19d•$95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor supervises plans and coordinates all day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities; provides technical expertise in identifying and resolving mechanical maintenance problems, and is responsible for establishing and carrying out an effective mechanical Preventive Maintenance Program for all equipment, machinery and building facilities at the Ulbrich Specialty Strip Mill. Has responsibility and authority to ensure environmental compliance for all maintenance activities and contracted activities. Responsible for assuring training and competence of maintenance employees and contractors hired by him. Primary responsibility for handling oily wastes and recycled materials. Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and his/her employees are all trained annually in waste handling, including hazardous waste packaging, manifests, and shipping. Responsible for environmental compliance and improvement in maintenance area. Emergency Coordinator in case of environmental incidents.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience supervising maintenance staff and contracted services in a comparably sized manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with the development and management of a preventive maintenance program.
Strong functional knowledge of production operations, mechanical troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, general mechanical equipment/building repairs and maintenance practices; proven supervisory skills;
Experience with parts inventory and computerized maintenance management systems; extensive knowledge of repair procedures and preventive maintenance;
Able to effectively communicate and interact with managers and other plant personnel as well as outside officials and vendors;
Good project management and communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate and appropriate documentation.
Familiar with company safety standards and requirements.
Candidates should conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner at all times and have a strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team, good communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with annealing equipment desirable.
Degree in Engineering or Technical Trade preferred.
Supervisory experience in a technical or manufacturing environment is a plus.
Experience with metals processing is desired as is a strong technical and mechanical or electrical background.
Proficiency in Microsoft software packages preferred. The ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints is a plus.
Solid foundation in reliability centered maintenance practices. Schedules may require working overtime and weekends to complete special projects.
This position requires the willingness to respond to calls 24 hours a day, when required.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the production equipment mechanical systems are maintained to the standards set by management in order to meet production, quality, safety and environmental standards and to meet sales and shipping commitments.
Supervise hourly employees, and plan maintenance work around production schedules,
Identifying, requesting and locating critical spare parts, coordinating repairs with contractors,
Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment and accessing required work to assure accuracy in scope to facilitate efficient work planning in a world class maintenance organization.
Proactive with company safety initiatives
Works closely with the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to assure complete coverage of all equipment issues.
Establishes maintenance standards and an effective Preventive Maintenance Program, and plans and schedules all preventive maintenance work to coordinate with production schedules;
Maintains and adequate inventory of replacement parts, materials and other needed items and purchases parts and materials as required;
On an on-going basis, determines and recommends improvements to the Preventive Maintenance Program to achieve minimum machine downtime and to enhance operator safety and efficiency;
Maintains accurate records with regard to Preventive Maintenance, safety and regulatory requirements as required;
Manages a staff of hourly Maintenance Mechanics who are responsible for equipment and building maintenance and repairs as well as in-house fabrication services.
Investigates and solves mechanical maintenance problems.
Coordinates and oversees contracted services brought in to perform specific maintenance work such as building maintenance, HVAC, etc. consistent with Company policy and assists in soliciting and analyzing bids and interviewing prospective contractors.
Effectively interfaces with other managers/departments with regard to equipment needs and maintenance requirements;
This position may require the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Coordinates regulated waste shipments, manages waste handlers, and signs hazardous waste manifests.
Participates as a member of the Safety Committee and is trained as an in-house First Aid provider.
Participates in annual budgeting process with regard to building/equipment maintenance expenditures;
Other duties as assigned
Supervises a staff of approximately 13 hourly Maintenance Mechanics working across 3 shifts: prepares work schedules and assignments; hires, reviews performance, carries out disciplinary actions and recommends necessary training.

Benefits

Ulbrich offers competitive wages, benefits and a friendly, safety focused work environment.
Rewarding career opportunities in a world-class business environment where employees are committed to lean thinking and continuous improvement.
This position offers competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture.

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