Production Mechanic Supervisor

Bradford Soap Works Inc•West Warwick, RI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Mechanic Supervisor leads the production maintenance team in support of manufacturing operations. The role directs equipment setup, changeovers, maintenance, and repair; manages preventive maintenance and the work order system; and ensures work meets OEM and quality specifications and complies with Company policies, GMP, OSHA regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement. The supervisor leads and develops Production Mechanics, coordinates maintenance with Operations and Quality, oversees equipment reliability and inventory planning, tracks and reports maintenance data, and coordinates vendors and special projects. The position also ensures workplace safety, regulatory and company-policy compliance, and orderly maintenance work areas.

Requirements

2–5 years of supervisory experience or leadership in a manufacturing environment involving mixing, extrusion, pressing, and packaging methods and machinery.
High school diploma or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate knowledge consistent with that level of education.
Working knowledge of vacuum, pneumatic, and cooling systems and components, as well as pumps, gears, bearings, belts, shafts, and power transmission drives.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to a manufacturing maintenance environment.
Mathematical skills for basic math, fabrication geometry layout, distance/area and volume calculations, tolerance computation, and metric and standard conversions.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Windows software, including Word and Excel.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts constructively.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends and be available on-call as business needs require.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, and twist on the production floor and in the mechanic shop.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Hands-on mechanical experience with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and repair to OEM standards.
Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct Production Mechanics, assign and prioritize work, review performance, and provide training and development.
Coordinate performance management for direct reports, documenting performance and conduct matters with Human Resources.
Mentor team members through hands-on coaching and maintain the department cross-training matrix.
Administer the collective bargaining agreement consistently and partner with Human Resources on labor relations matters.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations and Quality to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
Schedule and manage preventive maintenance, work orders, and production equipment changeovers.
Ensure manufacturing line setups and changeovers are timely and accurate and meet manufacturing and quality specifications.
Direct equipment installation, setup, replacement, major repair, and removal to line and packaging specifications.
Oversee troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and ensure repairs meet OEM standards and specifications.
Address repetitive failures through design changes or modifications and failure cycle analysis.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, and piping and control diagrams.
Forecast machine rebuilds and new equipment needs and recommend layout improvements for space, efficiency, and productivity.
Track and analyze work order, downtime, labor utilization, spare-parts inventory, and component-usage data; report findings to management.
Order replacement parts, stock cyclical items, and manage spare and change-part inventories, including removal of outdated excess inventory.
Assist with training programs, utility layouts, change-part inventories, and the fixed asset list.
Coordinate with outside vendors, OEMs, and service providers for parts, supplies, and services.
Manage and coordinate special projects as assigned.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, hoists, fall protection, and PPE.
Enforce the Company safety program, identify and reduce workplace hazards, and report safety incidents according to Company procedures.
Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, including GMP.
Maintain orderly and clean work areas, the mechanic shop, and equipment operating manuals.