Tech Services Supervisor

Myers Industries Inc•Springfield, MO

22h

About The Position

The Tech Services Supervisor leads a team responsible for keeping the facility and its machinery safe and operating efficiently. The role plans, assigns, and monitors maintenance and repairs, supports the development and improvement of preventative maintenance, and oversees the operation and upkeep of molding machines, support equipment, forklifts, and facility and building systems. The position requires maintenance expertise, primarily in plastics molding, and the ability to troubleshoot and direct repairs involving electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The supervisor is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The position also supports Buckhorn’s quality management commitment by helping ensure products meet customer expectations and by recommending solutions and continuous improvements. It supervises maintenance personnel and technical services, coordinates projects and resources, communicates project status, manages risks, and works with operations, suppliers, and other departments. The role contributes to preventive maintenance, equipment safety, 5S, new product testing, and analysis of manufacturing processes. The job involves regular standing, hand use, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 49 pounds. It also involves frequent walking, climbing or balancing, and communication, as well as occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The work environment is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles, frequently includes moving mechanical parts, and occasionally includes extreme heat and risk of electric shock. Noise is usually loud.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience and skill in maintenance, primarily in plastics molding.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to direct repairs involving electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.
Leadership background and excellent verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of projects and work efficiently to meet short timelines.
Ability to drive projects independently.
Proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Work Order system, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, assign, and monitor maintenance work; train, motivate, and evaluate maintenance personnel, ensure safe work and equipment operation, and counsel, document, or discipline as needed.
Supervise Technical Service department employees responsible for maintenance repairs, mold changes, and other technical services on the shift.
Ensure necessary supplies are available and repairs are completed in a timely manner.
Identify and secure resources for project tasks.
Develop and manage schedules to complete projects on time and within budget while delivering reliable, high-quality results.
Communicate and manage project status and serve as the primary interface with operations when required.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, drive problem resolution, and maintain project action registers.
Assist with maintaining the PM/repair database as required by ISO procedures.
Repair and coordinate preventive maintenance for molding machines, support equipment, forklifts, and building and grounds systems.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and meets OSHA safety and operating standards.
Inspect new machinery to ensure it has been properly serviced before operation.
Maintain and improve 5S within the facility.
Work with suppliers to obtain the best pricing and quality.
Coordinate machinery and resource scheduling with other departments and molding facilities.
Participate in new product testing and interact with internal and external suppliers.
Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend solutions.
Research advanced technology and manufacturing procedures relevant to the department.
Follow Buckhorn policies and OSHA standards to work safely and prevent on-the-job injuries.
Initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve quality management, processes, products, and workplace culture.