Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor at Ash Grove Cement is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the maintenance crew, preventive/predictive maintenance, and mechanical repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Provides technical assistance in the safe use of tools and equipment, training new and current employees on proper procedures, techniques, and safety precautions.
• Schedules and coordinates daily preventive/predictive maintenance and mechanical repair activities and projects.
• Inspects job sites before beginning maintenance projects to identify hazards and ensure a safe work environment.
• Operates the computerized preventive maintenance and repairs system to prepare work orders, document work activities, and maintain all records.
• Affairs and gives performance feedback to the maintenance crew.
• Maintains records of attendance and paid time off.
• Analyzes and writes job procedures for new jobs and modifies procedures for existing jobs.
• Estimates time and parts required to complete projects and repairs.
• Collaborates with Purchasing Agent to ensure adequate supplies are ordered or in stock for projects.
• Assists in contacting vendors and obtaining contractors regarding maintenance needs.
• Attends and regularly conducts safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Collaborates with contractors for specified maintenance activities.
• Assists in preparing the budget for capital expenditures planned for maintenance projects and repairs.
• Participates in the monthly conference calls with Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 Year / Associate's Degree in a technical field or in a related area. A combination of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a diploma/degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory or maintenance experience in engineering, or facility management in a similar position in a related industry.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair required for plant equipment and structures.
• Demonstrates project management skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to make decisions, plan, organize, and problem solve.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Aptitude for learning new computer software.
• Knowledge of all equipment and machinery used in the plant and how each of them functions.
• Knowledge of government regulations, such as EPA regulations and MSHA, as they apply to maintenance projects and repair activities.
• Working knowledge of steel specifications, welding, conveyors, AC/DC motors, fans, hydraulic systems, fabrication, cutting torch basics, soldering, lubricants, carpentry, millwright work, mechanics, plumbing, electrical distribution systems, machine shop equipment and procedures, painting, torques, wrenches, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 Year / Associate's Degree in a technical field or in a related area. A combination of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a diploma/degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory or maintenance experience in engineering, or facility management in a similar position in a related industry.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair required for plant equipment and structures.
• Demonstrates project management skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to make decisions, plan, organize, and problem solve.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Aptitude for learning new computer software.
• Knowledge of all equipment and machinery used in the plant and how each of them functions.
• Knowledge of government regulations, such as EPA regulations and MSHA, as they apply to maintenance projects and repair activities.
• Working knowledge of steel specifications, welding, conveyors, AC/DC motors, fans, hydraulic systems, fabrication, cutting torch basics, soldering, lubricants, carpentry, millwright work, mechanics, plumbing, electrical distribution systems, machine shop equipment and procedures, painting, torques, wrenches, etc.

Skills

• Technical expertise.
• Robust safety standards.
• Empowered talent.
• Forward-thinking approach.
• Project management skills.
• Independent judgment.
• Decision-making ability.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literacy.
• Equipment operation.
• Government regulations knowledge.
• Project planning.
• Contractor coordination.
• Budget preparation.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Leadership.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Retail Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability Pay.
• Life Insurance.
• Growth Opportunities.

Pay

Highly competitive base pay.

Schedule

N/A