Maintenance Supervisor

Valmet•Neenah, WI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance operations to maximize production equipment uptime through precision and preventative maintenance. The role provides direction to maintenance craftsmen on equipment troubleshooting, reduces downtime, and ensures plant equipment is maintained to OEM specifications and OSHA regulations. The supervisor leads the development and implementation of reliability plans, continuous process improvements, and large equipment upgrade projects. The role also promotes workplace safety by identifying high-risk situations, conducting safety meetings, and coordinating maintenance-related safety activities. It includes proposing tools and equipment for new start-ups, troubleshooting and improving production installations, and managing projects from start to finish. Good working knowledge of PLCs and drives is needed. The successful candidate works closely with production workers and supports delivery of a quality product. The position requires a solid understanding of machine tool and fabricating operations, mechanical aptitude, supervisory experience, and at least seven years of experience in a mechanical, electrical, or related field. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least seven years of experience in a mechanical, electrical, or related field.
Experience in supervision.
Good mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of machine tool and fabricating operations.
Good working knowledge of PLCs and drives.
Ability to support and work closely with production workers.
Ability to follow safe practices and adhere to collective bargaining agreements, company personnel policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of paper-making processes.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance operations and preventative maintenance to maximize production equipment uptime.
Provide direction to craftsmen troubleshooting equipment and mitigating downtime.
Maintain plant equipment to OEM specifications and OSHA regulations.
Lead the development and implementation of continuous process improvement and reliability plans.
Manage large equipment upgrade projects.
Identify high-risk situations, conduct safety meetings, and coordinate maintenance-related safety activities.
Propose tools and equipment for new start-ups and troubleshoot and improve production installations.
Manage projects from start to finish.
Support and work closely with production workers to help deliver a quality product.
Apply supervision and discipline as required while adhering to the collective bargaining agreement, company personnel policies, and applicable state and federal rules and regulations.