Engineering Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to design, plan, install, and maintain plant facilities, mechanical, electrical equipment, and the associated controls.
• Schedule and direct all assigned regulatory testing including Alarm and Fire suppression systems.
• Perform vendor selection, emergency repair authorization and prioritization, final approval of work, and manage decisions affecting indirect contract services on their shift.
• Makes sound decisions that affect the daily operation of the business.
• Responsible for making decisions that affect Team Members based on Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to Engineering and Operations Team Members.
• Responsible for Distribution operations, 7 days a week. Must be available in person, as required, to support engineering activities and operational emergencies outside of normal business hours.
• Frequently required to independently make business decisions. Decisions will have significant impact on quality, cost, and service levels.
• Responsible for ongoing operations of the facility and grounds.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required; BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience leading a facilities maintenance team in a manufacturing, production, or distribution center environment.
• Communication: Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiar with OSHA regulations and their application in the workplace.
• Procurement: Experience in specifying, selecting, and purchasing parts and equipment to maintain production systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., frequent standing and walking, and the ability to work long hours and occasional weekends.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to a light industrial production environment.

Language

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Other Skills

• Project/process management, continuous process improvement, and quality control experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, troubleshoot, test, and repair mechanical and electronic devices.
• PLC programming skills are a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge in general plant maintenance, HVAC, preventative maintenance, and mechanical facilities maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong PC literacy.