Maintenance/Facilities Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct preparation of specifications, layouts, drawings, cost estimates, etc.
• Ensure timely repairs necessary to minimize costly downtime and to maintain production schedules.
• Research, plan, and prepare proposals for approval of capital equipment, expansion construction, major maintenance projects, and service contracts.
• Plan, organize, and administer departmental systems, procedures, operating budgets, continuous improvement and controls for cost effective operation.
• Work with appropriate group to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local standards and requirements.
• Build a cohesive team with the skills necessary to successfully meet the departmental/company/corporate objectives and strategies.
• Provide the coaching and continuous feedback necessary for individual and team growth.
• Provide necessary support to all lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee purchase of all plant non-raw materials and R&M supplies.
• Administer PM system, including writing and executing all PM’s.
• Supervise hourly maintenance mechanics by evaluating performance, providing feedback and coaching, and completing performance reviews as required.

Qualifications

• Successfully lead the maintenance group by exemplary leadership, integrity and character.
• Experience in process systems as well as strong project-management skills.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and high-performance maintenance groups.
• Experience with baghouses, waste treatment systems, and environmental control systems desired.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Experience with PLC’s – mainly Allen Bradley, variable speed drives, servo drives and other sophisticated electrical equipment components.
• Knowledge of CMMS’s (Computer maintenance management systems).
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Must have highest standard of business and personal ethics.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish helpful.