Molding Maintenance Supervisor (Rotation Nights)

About the role

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repairs of all company machinery and equipment within the facility, including maintenance or repairs of the building or property. This role manages hourly maintenance personnel in a safe, effective, and efficient manner in compliance with company policies, procedures, and all legislative requirements. Experience in injection molding is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Training Requirements

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• Competent Person/Due Diligence
• Supervisor H&S Awareness
• H&S Level 1 Certification
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Light Curtain Maintenance Procedure
• CMS – CR1, PCPMTH
• Confined Space Entry
• CSA Z142.02 Std. For Press Operation
• Environmental Review of Projects
• Contractor Control
• Monitoring & Measuring
• Hazardous Waste Storage & Disposal
• Storm Water Management
• Air Emissions
• Control of Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Waste Disposal and Waste Manifest Processing
• Servicing of Stationary Refrigeration Equipment
• Maintenance of Storm Water Drains
• Handling of Waste Oils & Oily Material On Site
• Waste Water Treatment Operational Instructions
• Exterior Storage
• Facility Standards Training
• Fire Watch Procedures
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Accident Investigation Training
• Hot Work Permit
• Lockout Training
• Crane Theory Training
• Lift Truck Theory
• ISO14001 EMS Management Training
• Machine Guarding
• Maintenance Management System
• Management Leadership Training
• Employee Motivation & Empowerment
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Procurement
• Internal Audit - Layered Process Audits
• Pre-start Health and Safety Review
• Strategic Planning
• Master Procedure Flow
• RPM Timekeeper knowledge
• Scissor Lift
• Workplace Inspection Training
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and applicable Customer Specific Requirements

Responsibilities

• Assesses and prioritizes work requests and ensures material required for the work is available.
• Follows up on work orders to ensure job specifications (quality and quantity) and timelines are met.
• Maintains and reviews stock inventory of spare parts, equipment, and materials.
• Prepares manpower schedule and grants vacations.
• Inspects certain areas of the facility to ensure good housekeeping and safety provisions are adhered to.
• Attends and provides input in daily production meetings.
• Researches materials to continuously improve production.
• Focuses on error proofing, ergonomic techniques, and cost reductions.
• Contacts outside contractors if a job cannot be done by internal maintenance manpower.
• Champions all new equipment for new programs in conjunction with preventative maintenance.
• Must be prepared to be on call 24 hours/day and weekends.
• Prepares overtime equalization sheets, canvasses for overtime, prepares time sheets for payroll, approves vacations and leaves of absence, and oversees schedule rotation for both plants.
• Adheres to general and real-time supervisory expectations and guidelines as established by the company.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Coordinates regular preventive maintenance on daily equipment and facility, such as replacing light bulbs.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detects faulty operations, defective material, and reports unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Involves in all aspects of building maintenance requirements for new construction, renovations, or updates to current systems.
• Coordinates and monitors contractor activities for projects.
• Works with site-wide building maintenance to ensure compliance with construction, renovation, or updates.
• Updates project information and maintains project files.
• Organizes drawings and prepares drawing packages to support project activity.
• Supports department management, project managers, and consultants as required.
• Updates and maintains information in company records systems and department databases.
• Sets priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions, and scheduled work.
• Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department.
• Requisitions work to be completed through Purchasing.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Meets with Fire Department, Hydro, etc., as required.
• Completes all necessary reports and records related to the department.
• Drives Flex-N-Gate, Ventra vehicles, as required.
• Coordinates the painting and decorating of interior and exterior surfaces as required.
• Adheres to departmental procedures and systems, e.g., systems for preventative maintenance, maintenance requisitions, scheduled work, and continued quality improvement/risk management programs.
• Organizes minor construction work, e.g., dismantling and erecting walls, finish carpentry work, pouring concrete, etc.
• Maintains inventory of new equipment, manuals, and warranties.
• Operates computerized preventative maintenance program.
• Troubleshoots and maintains various electrical components, appliances, and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program, and departmental procedures.
• Schedules preventative maintenance checks of all electrical alarms.
• Responsible for the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
• Organizes mechanical and preventative maintenance work on equipment as per preventative maintenance manual, e.g., circulating pumps, air handling systems, and refrigeration.
• Initiates safety concerns and makes judgments on the best methods of completing tasks.
• Responsible for snow removal and ice safety.
• Responsible for landscaping and the overall aesthetic look of Flex-N-Gate, Ventra property.
• Accountable for short-term planning and keeping appropriate authorities aware of decisions being made.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities, and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• Responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities, and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements

• Community College in a related field.
• Five years in a mechanical/electrical capacity as a tradesman or five years related experience.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment.
• Ability to independently seek out downtime reduction activities and projects.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
• Ability to perform small repairs (e.g., caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures).
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.) and email, CAD, electrical control, and PLC software.
• Possess supervisory skills.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot.
• Conflict Resolution skills.
• Employee relations skills.
• Statistical Process Control for Machine Capability.
• Possess ISO TS14001 knowledge.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Work Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Travel to the site and off-site locations will be required.
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with