Automation Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Flex; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for our Orangeburg, SC site. You will supervise a team responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining highly automated manufacturing equipment to meet safety, cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will direct daily activities, establish PM schedules, manage resources, and coordinate with engineering and operations while upholding safety and quality standards. Strong PLC and robotics experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with highly automated machinery and robotics including ABB and Fanuc robots preferred.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience (lead, supervisor, management) or equivalent.
• Strong communication, team-building and supervisory skills.
• Experience with press, weld and painting processes in manufacturing is a plus.
• Able to speak effectively before groups of employees and peers.
• Good problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing demands.
• Understanding of PLC systems for robotics, processes or material handling.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.
• Establishes preventative maintenance schedules.
• Forecasts operating costs and supports budget requests.
• Plans material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.
• Coordinates maintenance with engineering and operations.
• Selects and develops personnel for efficient operations.
• Administers safety programs for a safe workplace.
• Generates maintenance logs and metrics.
• Troubleshoots highly automated equipment in a timely manner.

Skills

Robotics experience

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

Shift management

PLC systems understanding

Tools

ABB Robots

Fanuc Robots

PLC hardware/software

Job description

Flex is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for our Orangeburg, SC site. You will supervise a team responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining highly automated manufacturing equipment to meet safety, cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will direct daily activities, establish PM schedules, manage resources, and coordinate with engineering and operations while upholding safety and quality standards. Strong PLC and robotics experience is required.