Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role

Element Resources, a leading Battery Recycling facility and a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor. This position is responsible for the daily supervision and workflow planning of plant maintenance projects and personnel, ensuring the efficient operation of America's battery manufacturing supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly and salary employees, as well as outside contractors, in completing environmental, facility, and process improvement projects.
• Direct supervision of hourly maintenance employees, union and non-union contractors.
• Complete daily routine checklists and schedule/direct hourly and contract personnel.
• Manage hourly maintenance staff attendance and payroll activities.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to plan and implement project activities involving internal maintenance.
• Integrate projects and assignments with other departments.
• Work with the Lean Department on Kaizen events.
• Manage the Predictive Maintenance (PDM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and breakdown repairs of plant process and auxiliary equipment.
• Available for calls 24 hours a day; may work off shifts and weekends.
• Complete work order documentation and manage work orders in CMMS.
• Assist in the development of detailed outage plans.
• Ensure maintenance employees follow safety policies, including Blood Lead Reduction, lockout, mobile equipment, NFPA 70E, crane/rigging.
• Audit daily maintenance activities, including completion and usage of Safe Work, Hot Work, and other safety-related work permits.
• Read and interpret industrial drawings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a two-year technical degree or equivalent in experience.
• Four years of experience in a progressive maintenance organization with prior supervisory experience.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, FMEA’s, RCFA’s, and autonomous maintenance.
• Capable of operating CMMS software programs; experience with MP2 is a plus.
• Able to read and understand technical information and create maintenance activities to service equipment.
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
• Certification in the use of mobile equipment (training will be provided if necessary): Crane, Forklift, Bobcat, Manlift.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication with managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• 35% of the workday will be in an office setting; 65% in operating areas of the facility.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat, and humidity; all necessary PPE will be provided.
• Noise levels in manufacturing areas may exceed 85db; full-face respirators are required inside the facility.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.