Maintenance Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate•Veedersburg, IN

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of company machinery and equipment within the facility, as well as building and property maintenance. The role manages hourly maintenance personnel safely and effectively in accordance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. The position oversees work requests, work orders, spare-parts inventory, staffing and overtime schedules, preventive maintenance, contractor activity, and maintenance-related projects. It supports production and new equipment programs, building construction and renovations, and the upkeep of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and facility systems. The supervisor also maintains department records and project files, ensures safety and housekeeping standards, and is accountable for short-term planning and keeping appropriate authorities informed. The role requires availability to be on call, including weekends, and may involve overtime, travel to site and off-site locations, and work both indoors and outdoors. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds. Safety equipment such as steel-toed boots and safety glasses or goggles is required.

Requirements

Community college education in a related field.
Five years of experience in a mechanical or electrical capacity as a tradesperson, or five years of related experience.
Highly motivated and able to work independently.
Able to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
Able to multitask, establish priorities, and maintain organized maintenance schedules and files in a changing environment.
Able to independently identify downtime-reduction activities and projects.
Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
Thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
Able to perform small repairs, such as caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures.
Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.
Valid driver's license.
Able to develop alternative solutions to problems.
Excellent time-management and project-management skills.
Sound independent judgment and reasoning.
Able to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to exercise cost-control measures.
Highly flexible, with interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to work well under pressure and maintain strong attention to detail.
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software such as Excel and Word, email, CAD, electrical control, and PLC software.
Supervisory skills.
Proven troubleshooting ability.
Conflict-resolution and employee-relations skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Available to work on call; 24/7 availability may be required.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Able to travel to the site and off-site locations.
Able to work overtime as required and work both indoors and outdoors.
Able to work with trade-related hazards and use required safety equipment, including steel-toed safety boots and safety glasses or goggles.

Responsibilities

Assess and prioritize work requests, ensure required materials are available, and follow up on work orders to confirm specifications, quality, quantity, and timelines are met.
Maintain and review inventory of spare parts, equipment, materials, supplies, new equipment, manuals, and warranties.
Prepare manpower schedules, grant and approve vacations and leaves of absence, canvass for overtime, prepare overtime equalization sheets and payroll timesheets, and oversee schedule rotation for both plants.
Inspect facility areas to ensure housekeeping and safety provisions are followed.
Attend and provide input at daily production meetings and other required meetings.
Research materials and pursue error-proofing, ergonomic techniques, cost reductions, and downtime-reduction opportunities.
Contact and coordinate outside contractors when work cannot be completed by internal maintenance staff, and monitor contractor activity on projects.
Champion new equipment for new programs in conjunction with preventive maintenance.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Coordinate regular preventive maintenance for equipment and facilities, set priorities for preventive maintenance work orders and scheduled work, and operate the computerized preventive maintenance program.
Maintain adequate maintenance-department supplies and equipment and requisition work through Purchasing.
Perform and coordinate building maintenance, construction, renovation, and updates to existing systems; support site-wide building maintenance compliance.
Update project information, maintain project files and department records, organize drawings, prepare drawing packages, and update company records systems and department databases.
Support department management, project managers, and consultants as required.
Meet with the Fire Department, Hydro, and other parties as required.
Complete required departmental reports and records.
Drive Flex-N-Gate and Ventra vehicles as required.
Coordinate interior and exterior painting and decorating, minor construction work, and property landscaping and appearance.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components, appliances, and equipment in accordance with applicable codes, preventive maintenance programs, and department procedures.
Schedule preventive maintenance checks of electrical alarms.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
Organize mechanical and preventive maintenance work on equipment, including circulating pumps, air-handling systems, and refrigeration equipment.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment to perform duties.
Detect faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations and report them to appropriate supervision.
Initiate safety concerns and exercise judgment in selecting methods for completing tasks.
Manage snow removal and ice safety.
Adhere to company supervisory expectations, departmental procedures, preventive maintenance systems, scheduled work, and continuous quality improvement and risk-management programs.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.