Supervisor, Maintenance I

Mativ • Colorado, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Maintenance I is a hands-on supervisor of a Technical/Maintenance Team, accountable for team results and ensuring goals and standards of excellence are met. This is an onsite role in Orangeburg, New York, at a facility that manufactures medical devices in a cleanroom and operates two shifts. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

The supervisor supports troubleshooting and repairs, ensures maintenance, repairs, and calibration are completed on schedule, and oversees cylinder maintenance and inspection procedures. The role includes setting goals, delegating work, managing staffing and schedules, developing and evaluating team members, maintaining records and spare-parts inventory, coordinating with vendors, analyzing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement. The supervisor also works across departments to address safety, efficiency, quality, downtime, and customer-satisfaction challenges.

Work takes place in a light industrial setting, including manufacturing areas near moving mechanical parts, electronics, and other equipment. The role uses standard office equipment and requires daily computer use. Employer-provided PPE may include toe protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and specialized lifting equipment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience leading Maintenance/Technical teams in a federally regulated production environment.
• Ability to quickly analyze, assess, and provide solutions to process problems on converting, packaging, and support equipment.
• Ability to use resources effectively in response to rapidly changing production needs.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and controls, and ability to perform electrical repairs.
• Highly organized, motivated, and driven to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, CE, FDA, and cGMP.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, ERP/MRP systems, and CMMS systems.
• Effective conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with PLC control systems and automation.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to be certified to operate industrial lifting and material-handling equipment.
• Flexibility to work different schedules as needed to support the team and business needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, hear, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 60 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally push or pull material-handling equipment, such as pallet jacks or material carts, carrying loads exceeding 1,200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish.
• Experience with rotary converting machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibration are completed on schedule.
• Oversee execution of the EWI0032 Cylinder Maintenance and Inspection procedure; ensure tooling is maintained and availability is communicated to production and planning teams.
• Set clear team goals, delegate tasks, and establish deadlines based on production priorities.
• Ensure adequate personnel are available, respond proactively to machine issues, and ensure repairs are completed promptly, safely, and orderly.
• Maintain equipment safety, reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
• Maintain Technical Department records and inventory of critical spare parts.
• Work with vendors to specify and purchase equipment, materials, consumables, tools, and parts.
• Analyze downtime data and create and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure clear transfer of information between shifts.
• Interface with other departments to address challenges affecting downtime, safety, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Create and plan team schedules according to business needs and develop coverage for team-member absences.
• Train the team on company policies, procedures, and systems.
• Hire, coach, motivate, and, when needed, discipline employees in collaboration with HR.
• Measure team performance and prepare and conduct performance reviews.
• Approve timecards and PTO requests.
• Maintain departmental organization and cleanliness.
• Recommend tooling, equipment, training, process improvements, and outside services to meet business needs.
• Complete training required to support the development of an effective Technical team.
• Review, update, create, and maintain documentation so best practices are captured and reproducible.
• Lead and support continuous-improvement and downtime-reduction activities.
• Open and secure the facility as needed.
• Complete projects, corrective actions, and other duties assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan options.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage.
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7 to employees and their families.
• Wellness and work-life support.
• Career development and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed