Printing Maintenance - Supervisor

Polytainers•Lee's Summit, MO

13d

About The Position

The Printing Maintenance Supervisor plans, manages, and directs Printing Maintenance Operations and oversees maintenance of the company grounds. Reporting to the Printing Department Manager, the supervisor leads the Printing Maintenance Team, coordinates equipment maintenance, supports production and department performance, and advances continuous improvement. The role also oversees team member development, safety and food-safety compliance, operational communication, and achievement of people, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Requirements

University degree, preferably in Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or a related area; equivalent experience may be substituted.
At least three years of leadership experience in a fast-paced Lean Manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of and experience in manufacturing maintenance operations.
Good PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Proven ability to work with people, develop and coach others, and foster a positive team culture.
Experience with problem resolution and supporting production and business KPIs.
Fluent English with good verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate with team members at all organizational levels.
Good mathematical ability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a significant workload and demonstrate urgency, initiative, responsibility, and constructive collaboration.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to varied situations and work effectively with different individuals and groups.
Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate and analyze observations.
Ability to build rapport and constructive relationships and gain coworkers’ trust and support.

Responsibilities

Supervise direct-reporting team members, set shift objectives and expectations, and serve as a role model.
Create development and training plans; provide training, feedback, coaching, counseling, and discipline as required.
Manage vacation schedules, identify vacancies, and work with HR on recruitment and hiring.
Manage team member performance, workplace investigations, positive team relations, and injured team members’ modified duties and workers’ compensation documentation.
Communicate and enforce the Team Handbook, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Safety Handbook; ensure adequate cross-training and backup support.
Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety, HACCP, SQF, and 5S requirements.
Coordinate and schedule preventive maintenance for primary and secondary equipment.
Partner with other managers on daily work and projects; order and maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory.
Maintain the Maintimizer work order system and complete other administrative tasks as required.
Participate in setting and meeting Printing Maintenance objectives, budgets, and performance targets.
Take corrective action when performance is off target and provide troubleshooting support to team members.
Lead daily shift maintenance meetings, participate in daily operations meetings, and review and communicate weekly and monthly Printing performance.
Maintain regular communication with maintenance and production team members.
Participate in the continuous improvement program; lead, facilitate, or participate in Kaizens and promote a continuous improvement culture.