Maintenance Supervisor

Owens Corning; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead shift maintenance activities, ensure safe operation, and manage utilities and grounds in our Edmonton plant.

You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coach hourly maintenance staff, drive continuous improvement, and partner with the Production team to improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is required.
• Three (3) – Five (5) years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Knowledge of safety culture and ability to coach teams on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance work activities for the shift and delegate tasks for timely completion.
• Ensure safety training is completed and coach employees on safety policies.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Investigate safety incidents and perform root cause analysis with action plans.
• Collaborate with Production to improve machine performance and reliability.

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the maintenance work activities for their respective shift. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the maintenance activities, utilities and grounds. The Maintenance Supervisor delegates assignments to ensure timely and efficient completion.

Reports to: Maintenance Leader

Direct Reports: Hourly Maintenance employees

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure employees completion of all required safety training
• Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader
• Ensures a safe work environment through employee coaching and engagement and strict adherence to OC’s safety policies and procedures while conducting environmental and quality activities
• Participates in the investigation of safety incidents and leads root cause analysis to drive for permanent resolution
• Leading safety by ensuring safety documentations, and permits are completed

Leading and Developing Talent

• Engages all teams to collaboratively own the success of the business by contributing to continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, etc.
• Provides candid feedback on expectations and performance to members of the team on a regular basis and drive appropriate actions for further improvement
• Implements and documents corrective action when performance issues occur
• Further develop maintenance training plans and create a continuous learning environment for employees
• Effectively lead and manage change for his/her workgroup while maintaining high levels of employee engagement
• Partners with relevant stakeholders to ensure team members are well trained and up to date on certifications required to perform the full scope of the job
• Develops and implement a work environment characterized by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communications, teamwork, accountability, fun, and a passion for winning
• Behaves consistently with desired Owens Corning leadership characteristics and competencies
• Monitor and enforce all plant and corporate policies and procedures

Directing Maintenance Operations (Mechanical & Electrical)

• Works closely with the Production Department in a team-based environment that is designed to manage in a manner that will ensure continuously improving machine performance and employee efficiency
• Ensures the routine maintenance of Plant and is Responsible for all aspects of the Maintenance Operations
• Development and execution of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs
• Ensures the Plant needs for maintenance services are prioritized and managed
• Grow the service and quality culture in the department and meet / exceed established goals
• Become a technical resource regarding the insulation manufacturing process, equipment and protocols
• Technical knowledge in mechanical drive systems, Electrical controls & VFDs, Instrumentations, fluid power systems, pumping systems, mixing systems, data acquisition, etc.
• Identify opportunities for reliability performance and cost improvement
• Performs root cause analysis in partnership with key stakeholders to address quality issues and resolve those issues in a timely manner
• Utilizes proper resourcing to meet cost targets
• Verify time and attendance reports ensuring processing and production needs are met

Leads Continuous Improvement Activities

• Leverage standard work to minimize variation and waste.
• Lead focused Improvement activities to improve process capability and efficiencies, reduce costs, and eliminate waste
• Partners with relevant stakeholders to optimize process and drive continuous improvement initiative
• Participates in 5S events in various work areas throughout plant

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Three (3) – Five (5) years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting

Experience

• 3 to 5 years work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment required
• Predictive/Preventive Maintenance and Reliability Engineering experiences are highly desired
• Experience operating heavy industry process equipment, Air Compressors and distribution, and several process water supply systems)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer literacy—MRP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite, UKG
• Ability to work extended/Flexible hours.
• Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate to all levels in the organization.
• Must be highly organized and able to adapt to constantly changing demands and priorities.
• Must be results-oriented with high level of self-direction, initiative and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on.
• Logic, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Build strong team alignment and communication.
• Coach and guide for results.
• Leads through safety and corporate vision.
• Possess strong change management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate the team and be viewed as a clear and credible communicator.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages- including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position- to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.