Production Maintenance Supervisor

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.•Columbus, OH

20h

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Supervisor ensures prompt and accurate maintenance, repair, and installation of company production equipment. The supervisor trains, develops, and manages employees according to established company standards to maximize production efficiency. The role supports production equipment changeovers, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs while minimizing production downtime. The position is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, and may require work outside the normal schedule to meet workload demands.

Requirements

Vocational or technical education in industrial maintenance repair, electronics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Three to five years of production maintenance mechanic experience.
One to three years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of basic mechanical principles, including electrical, mechanical, programmable logic control (PLC), and hydraulic systems; the beverage industry; production equipment diagnostics and repair; industrial refrigeration; electrical systems and the National Electric Code; compressed air systems; HVAC systems; and general management principles.
Skills in internal customer service, welding, training and coaching, and troubleshooting equipment problems.
Ability to train, develop, lead, and manage a team; work quickly, efficiently, and independently; multitask; communicate effectively and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; delegate; and solve problems.
Ability to operate a computer, boom lift, aerial lift, forklift, man lift, hand tools, lathes, grinders, saws, heavy-duty specialty tools, and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics and accurately use a Volt Ohm meter and calipers.

Nice To Haves

A two-year associate degree in industrial maintenance repair, electronics, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, train, and develop employees to ensure they perform their duties in accordance with established standards.
Ensure company policies, standards, and procedures are followed, including OSHA and safety compliance and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Review departmental activity daily to prioritize tasks; ensure timely and accurate equipment changeovers and schedule preventive maintenance, installation, and repair work to minimize production downtime.
Train and audit employees annually on safety practices, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety.
Complete and maintain daily worksheets, preventive maintenance records, AIB records, chemical control logs, MSDS sheets, safety records, audit reports, and other required paperwork.
Review and approve time-off requests and timecards.
Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, and other sensitive information.
Modify and troubleshoot programmable logic controls.
Assist employees with troubleshooting, repair, installation, and equipment changeovers to ensure correct setup and minimize downtime during production runs.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work outside the normal schedule as required to meet workload demands.
Perform other related duties as required.