Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Reading is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, effective communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance projects, preventive maintenance, and team management. This role focuses on safety and quality goals, providing ample opportunity for professional development in Six Sigma and more.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be willing to attend classes for development in Six Sigma, Controls, and Reliability.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, and production machines.
• Document and report daily maintenance plant activities.
• Monitor tasks and projects of maintenance employees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting Skills

Effective communication in English

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Manufacturing tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated leader to join our RD - Reading site\\'s Maintenance team based in Reading, PA. The ideal candidate for the Maintenance Supervisor will be results-driven, motivated by technical challenges while using their leadership and communication skills to successfully oversee their team\'s assigned maintenance projects and responsibilities while prioritizing safety, quality, and delivery and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, conveying system, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and listening for problems using testing instruments
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level
• Monitoring/evaluating the tasks and projects of maintenance employees
• Perform training and coaching as needed for maintenance employees
• Document and report daily maintenance plant activities
• Accountable for ensuring that scheduled projects and tasks are executed in a timely manner and within all safety parameters
• Work with operation personnel to maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment. Work with safety to ensure the safety procedures are being followed
• Fill in as needed for Maintenance Manager
• Daily support of the Manufacturing team in resolving high level infrastructure problems and documenting from discovery to sustainment of countermeasures
• Continuous improvement focused to deliver the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives of the plant through research, innovation, training, standardization and sustainment
• Responsible for clearly communicating the needs of the Plant to internal customers/suppliers to ensure operating expectations are aligned across the operations team. For example, communicating to the Management Team, plant manager, maintenance manager, team leaders, maintenance, logistics, and technical team

Required Skills

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Plastics, recycling or extrusion experience a plus
• PLC experience in a major platform a plus
• Proven Troubleshooting Skills
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in Spanish a plus
• Must be a good problem solver, a good listener, analytical and hands on
• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have experience leading projects and teams
• Must be willing to addend classes for development in Six Sigma, Controls, and Reliability during normal business and off-business hours

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico\'s largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.