Production Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Maintenance Supervisor manages equipment used in the lithium-ion battery industry and supervises maintenance technicians. The role involves working with other departments, customers, and vendors to resolve urgent, complex problems by evaluating alternatives and providing information and advice. Some on-call support is required. The supervisor oversees maintenance and production equipment, coordinates and schedules maintenance work, supports safe and efficient plant operations, and manages employee performance, training, attendance, and employee relations. The position also monitors equipment and facility status, maintains preventive maintenance programs, manages parts and supplies, and supports production-environment improvements using 3R and 5S practices. The supervisor is responsible for on-site EHS management and for helping prevent safety incidents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 20 or more years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Two or more years of direct experience as a Maintenance Supervisor is desired.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- 20 or more years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Two or more years of direct experience as a Maintenance Supervisor.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs.
Responsibilities
- Consult with maintenance engineers, production teams, or Human Resources to resolve employee relations problems involving supervised maintenance technicians.
- Manage maintenance of production equipment.
- Manage attendance of supervised maintenance technicians.
- Coach and train operators to develop maintenance skills and general and technical competencies related to production performance.
- Appraise the performance of supervised maintenance technicians and provide productive feedback.
- Assign and direct work according to production plans.
- Achieve, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Interpret company policies and procedures for operators and ensure safety, process, and quality policies are followed.
- Recommend continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce costs.
- Run, monitor, and supervise maintenance technicians.
- Monitor the maintenance and operational status of assigned facilities.
- Report equipment incidents or malfunctions and request maintenance according to the trouble correspondence manual.
- Manage and support production-environment improvements using 3R and 5S practices.
- Carry out on-site EHS management activities.
- Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly maintenance area.
- Oversee the preventive maintenance program.
- Collaborate on projects and troubleshooting to improve plant safety and profitable operations.
- Read and interpret blueprints and apply knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, general physics, and mechanics.
- Train and direct maintenance personnel in safe and efficient work practices, and provide expertise to mechanics and machinists as needed.
- Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily maintenance schedules and allocate work according to forecast workloads.
- Schedule maintenance work to maximize machine utilization.
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance employees to ensure work complies with state and federal codes and regulations.
- Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations and handle employee relations concerns in accordance with company policy.
- Order, organize, and stock maintenance parts, equipment, and supplies.
- Design and support countermeasure plans and follow-up measures to prevent safety accidents.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
