Maintenance Supervisor

Role summary / purpose The main function of a maintenance supervisor is to establish, implement, and maintain long-range plans for improvement of maintenance activities and provide technical assistance to the manufacturing departments supported. A typical maintenance supervisor is responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment in supporting SPQRC initiatives. Key responsibilities • Implement and actively support corporate safety policies, initiatives, and plant housekeeping standards. • Diagnose equipment malfunction, determine root causes, and initiate immediate and long-term corrections. • Support plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals. • Supervise construction and maintenance projects. • Assist in the implementation of divisional and corporate policies. • Maintain schedule and quality requirements. • Train, develop, and evaluate employees. • Comply with terms of Local and National Labor agreements and supports divisional and corporate policies. • Initiate contact with internal and external teams when required to solve problems. • Implement planned maintenance activities. • Complete work assignments required within budget, manpower and timing constraints. Requirements – education & experience • Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred. • Trained in skilled trades area or equivalent technical training. • 5-7 years of experience required. Required skills • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts. • Experience in machine, assembly and/or facility areas. • Knowledge of and ability to insure a safe industrial work environment. • Knowledge of basic math including trigonometry. • Knowledge of clerical work, data gathering, machine studies. • Experience in supervision of multi-trade workforce. • Strong knowledge of tooling, manufacturing, assembly processes. • High level of analytical ability where problems are complex. • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate, and elicit output. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tools. • Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills. • Ability to partner with senior management to analyze and solve issues. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Must be willing to work any assigned shift, work daily, weekend, and holiday overtime as required. Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Successfully completed behavior-based competency assessments which measure ability to learn, adaptability, initiative, motivational fit, decision making, results orientation, teamwork, empowerment, organization, and planning competencies.