Supervisor/Sr. Maintenance

JOB OVERVIEW

This position is directly responsible for managing all building and physical facility improvement and maintenance projects for all Company property.  Works closely with Lakewood Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to provide input to the design, planning, construction and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. The Sr. Supervisor, Maintenance  will plan, budget and schedule facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related expenses. This person is also responsible for maintaining and improving all Central Plant Operations.  Develops level of expertise that allows for leading projects while providing direction to other functional areas.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and lead all tasks having to do with Production equipment including: analyzing O.E.E. , CMMS system, maintenance completed on schedule, equipment moves, building configuration of equipment cell, build equipment, purchasing of equipment materials to maintain production equipment and the completion of all reports.
• Responsible for and controls all tasks having to do with Maintenance and Production Equipment including:
• Managing the Maintenance department, ensuring production down time is kept to a minimum and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed.
• Project management; Plans timelines, assigns tasks, and oversees completion of critical tasks necessary in order to complete large projects.  
• Generates the annual budget for assigned cost centers, which includes wages, travel expenses, training, capital expenses, direct labor & overtime, parts & supplies, and all miscellaneous expenses.  Manages expenditures and explains variances.
• Regularly audits the preventative maintenance audits and provides feedback to the supervisors on completeness and accuracy.
• Provides guidance in the following departments; Maintenance, Tool Crib Supervision, and Special Projects regarding employee relations issues.  Also including continuous preventative/predictive maintenance of plant equipment as well as production operations.
• Responsible for annual personnel reviews and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Interface with various technical teams, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, and Research and Development.
• Assists in implementing engineering changes and continuous improvement projects as directed by the engineering managers.
• Conducts and documents effective weekly safety meetings as required.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Effectively promote a team based work force and environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Manager must be a technically oriented skilled trade person, electrician or mechanic.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Theory of Constraint, and Continuous Flow Manufacturing.
• Proficient in the use of Windows based computer applications, including: MS Project.  Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) programs, Maximo preferred.

• Be familiar with a team based working atmosphere.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced personnel management, leadership skills, and track of leading and motivating a workforce to meet production goal is required.
• Advanced in all Facilities/Maintenance Trades.
• Advanced project management skills required.
• Self-starter that takes the initiative to start and complete assignments without direct supervision.
• Able to effectively work as a part of a team towards meeting company goals.
• Adept to delegating work assignment to subordinate staff.
• Ability to work beyond functional boundaries to identify opportunities, develop and implement solutions to improve department performance.
• Understands and considers the financial impact of decisions.
• Ability to shift priorities on any given moment.
• Must be qualified to drive Company vehicles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·B.S in Technical degree or trade school diploma required.

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Maintenance field within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum six years prior management experience required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIROMENTS (if applicable)

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
• Extensive use of office equipment to include computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business related machines and software.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time.  Other duties may also apply.  Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.  Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of Company policy.