Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Supervisor provides direction, coordination, and support for the daily execution of the maintenance crew’s operating plan. Working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Planner, Maintenance Technicians, Operations, and Safety, the Maintenance Supervisor drives department productivity and quality of workmanship for the purpose of increasing overall availability and reliability of equipment.

• Implements strategic vision for maintenance and reliability to correct, coordinate, and support plant maintenance functions by developing and implementing plans to reduce breakdowns, improve planned maintenance, optimize scheduled maintenance, and effectively execute down-day events
• Maintains the facility in a safe manner and to a standard level of equipment availability
• Reviews and observes the work of the maintenance employees and directs development/training requirements
• Participates in the wash up day planning, half-time, and follow-up meetings
• Drives the analysis of all electrical and mechanical down time incidents to root cause
• Communicates individual, department, plant, and corporate performance to the maintenance technicians
• Recommends and implements improvement in maintenance and operational procedures

Requirements

• Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software)
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up
• Strong desire to learn
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross functional teams
• Knowledgeable of root cause and fault tree analysis techniques
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation
• Ability to deliver sustainable and superior results
• Strong electrical and mechanical technical knowledge

Qualifications

• 3 or more years maintenance supervision experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing environment
• 1 or more years of experience planning/scheduling through hands-on experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Vacation and company holidays
• 401(k) with 6% match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Parental leave, wellness programs
• Sustainability Initiatives

Pay

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $90k to $110k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time.