1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor \*\*3K Sign on bonus\*\*
Job Summary
Manages and coordinates the Maintenance workforce to ensure safe and efficient execution of all OES machine and facility maintenance activities.
Location
This role will be based in our facility in Napoleon, OH. Must be willing to relocate – assistance is available.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and communicate daily maintenance tasks based on highest priority needs and ensure timely, efficient completion by Maintenance Technicians.
- Review compliance to planned work orders through maintenance management software and report status updates to management.
- Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate maintenance data, including records of all maintenance and repair activities, purchase orders for spare/replacement parts, and spare parts inventory.
- Ensure spare part lists are available for all existing equipment and new installations; verify equipment consistency and compatibility with reliability enhancements.
- Maintain frequent contact with production staff to ensure proper functioning of all equipment and timely completion of communicated maintenance needs.
- Develop and implement standardized maintenance repair techniques and preventative maintenance procedures for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
- Plan and schedule preventative and predictive maintenance to optimize equipment functionality and limit malfunctions and downtime.
- Identify and proactively address safety concerns; enforce staff compliance with safety regulations for maintenance employees and contractors.
- Implement, authorize, and review all safety permits pertaining to equipment maintenance.
- Ensure all new employees receive necessary safety and technical training for efficient ramp‑up into maintenance roles.
- Oversee work of site contractors and ensure adherence to established safety and operations procedures.
- Respond to weekend calls and organize weekly schedules for employee time off, weekend coverage, and shift coverage.
- Maintain accurate employee attendance and performance information; authorize work schedules for payroll.
- Effectively communicate with employees and management through shift pass‑down meetings, OPL, VOPs, Damage Reports, Accident Reports, emails, text messages, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience within the plastic manufacturing industry.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to coach, develop, and build a strong team of employees.
- Strong listening and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results‑oriented environment.
- Forklift and crane certification, or ability to obtain certification.
- Welding skills preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to review and understand machine blueprints/schematics.
- Proficiency with hand tools and basic machine‑shop equipment.
- Minimum one year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or industrial maintenance certifications preferred.
- At least 2 years experience in the maintenance field preferred.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Basic mathematical skills such as calculating percentages, volumes, and using fractions.
Benefits
- Highly competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
- Group retirement savings program.
- Health and wellness programs.
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. Operating in a decentralized, diversified structure, CRH offers a small‑company environment with the career opportunities of a large international organization. Oldcastle, a CRH company, is a leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.