Maintenance Supervisor

Apogee • Reed City, MI

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises, develops, and coordinates activities of maintenance associates responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment/machinery, physical structures, and grounds. This role involves hiring and developing a skilled maintenance team, providing coaching and performance management, promoting safety, and planning, organizing, and scheduling the work of the department to meet high-quality standards. The position also includes leading communication meetings, setting performance expectations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with operations and engineering personnel to resolve facility and equipment problems.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical workings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication
• Understanding of PLC’s, controls and electrical requirements
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively in a verbal and a written manner.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology.
• Close attention to detail and ability to prioritize is critical.
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse team of people.
• Proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong proficiencies in internal software: Maintenance and ERP/Epicor.
• Familiarity with Window and Wall Systems' products and processes

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in related field desired
• minimum of one to three years related leadership experience in a manufacturing maintenance setting
• equivalent combination of education and experience desired

Responsibilities

• Hire and develop a skilled maintenance team to support operations, facilities, and grounds.
• Provide coaching and performance management for maintenance personnel to optimize team effectiveness.
• Promote safety and ensure team members' awareness and adherence to health and safety policies and regulations.
• Plan, organize, and schedule the work of department team members to complete projects, preventative maintenance, and repairs to high quality standards that support customer satisfaction.
• Lead and facilitate communication meetings, such as daily shift start-up meetings, monthly safety meetings, etc.
• Set performance expectations and measure effectiveness of resources, schedule configuration and results with metrics.
• Lead initiatives to continuously maintain and improve the safety and appearance of the buildings and grounds.
• Create and implement efficient methods for managing maintenance activities, work requests, purchasing and stocking of parts.
• Manage an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Develop written standard operating procedures and work instructions for key processes.
• Communicate maintenance activities with operations supervisors.
• Develop and implement cross-training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team.
• Active leadership and support of Operational Excellence, Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement process.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering personnel to evaluate and resolve facility and equipment problems.
• Review production and maintenance reports and statistics to plan maintenance activities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Undertake job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company's Core Values.
• Maintain a high level of employee morale within the department.
• Conduct monthly department safety meetings with all department associates.
• Assure required safety training is presented and understood by those involved.
• Keep up to date with the required safety training and adhere to this training.
• Directly supervise 7-15 employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including exhibiting core value behavior.
• Responsibilities include hiring and training employees; assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level