Maintenance Supervisor

Akers Packaging Service Inc•University Park, IL

4d•$0 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability through sound maintenance practices, including cost-effective preventative and predictive maintenance and lubrication programs. This role ensures that programs and repairs are prioritized and completed on a timely basis to meet production objectives. The supervisor will implement quality improvement and cost reduction ideas, plan, schedule, and monitor the timely completion of Maintenance work orders, and review job orders to determine work priorities. They will ensure efficient work execution on daily assignments, area shutdowns, and all maintenance projects, setting priorities and coordinating Maintenance department activities and assignments. The role involves daily maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to converting and corrugated equipment, as well as overseeing and performing general facility maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building repairs. The supervisor will replace worn or damaged machine parts and components, adhere to all safety protocols, maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, and monitor and manage spare parts inventory. Additionally, this position involves providing coaching, training, development, and leadership to hourly Maintenance employees in a high-performance work team environment, ensuring they understand and can troubleshoot jobs and are fully trained on mechanical repairs and equipment use. Collaboration with the production team to address machine-related issues and reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Associate's degree in industrial engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience
3-5 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance role
Proven experience in industrial machine maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing setting
Electrical experience (PLC reading, diagnosis)
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Safety-conscious with a commitment to following safety guidelines.
Strong knowledge of maintenance principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

Union experience
Understanding of packaging design principles and industry standards.
Familiarity with corrugator machine functions and components.
In-depth understanding of machine functions, including corrugating, heating, gluing, and cutting processes.
Proficiency in reading equipment manuals and blueprints.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Experience in corrugated, strongly preferred.
A genuine, positive, and friendly disposition
In-depth knowledge of various board types, board specifications, and packaging types.

Responsibilities

Responsible for equipment reliability through sound maintenance practices including cost-effective preventative and predictive maintenance and lubrication programs.
Ensure that programs and repairs are prioritized and completed on a timely basis so that production objectives are met.
Implement quality improvement and cost reduction ideas.
Plan, schedule, and monitor the timely completion of Maintenance work orders.
Review job orders to determine work priorities.
Ensure efficient work execution on daily assignments, area shutdowns and on all maintenance projects.
Set priorities and coordinate Maintenance department activities and assignments.
Responsible for daily maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to converting and corrugated equipment.
Oversee and perform general facility maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building repairs.
Replace worn or damaged machine parts and components, such as belts, rollers, motors, and sensors.
Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, parts replacements, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Monitor and manage spare parts inventory to ensure the availability of critical components.
Provide coaching, training, development, and leadership of hourly Maintenance employees in a high-performance work team environment.
Ensure Maintenance employees understand and can troubleshoot all jobs and are fully trained on mechanical repairs, equipment use, adjustments, and unique situations.
Collaborate with the production team to address any machine-related issues and provide guidance on equipment use and maintenance.
Report to Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known.