Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

CREATIVE WERKS LLC; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CREATIVE WERKS LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The role includes training, supervising and evaluating mechanics and coordinating with the PM team to keep equipment in top condition.

You will manage daily schedules, track PM effectiveness, enforce safety standards, and drive permanent repairs within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• General maintenance management and supervision of a crew.
• Proficient with Excel and data entry for PMs and WOs.
• Capable of investigating causes of breakdowns and implementing permanent fixes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work.
• Train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees.
• Monitor timecards, enforce attendance, and coordinate with PM/wrenching teams.
• Develop and publish daily mechanic tasks based on priorities.
• Ensure safety-first culture and proper use of PPE.
• Escalate issues per policy and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Delegation

Problem analysis

Independent work

Data analysis

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ManagerPlus

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work; perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities; as well as train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned employees.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Compare delegated tasks & end of shift report to hours worked. Reconcile hours with Mechanics to ensure 100% utilization
• Schedule mechanics for weekend & vacation coverage
• Manage overtime usage and control
• Track effectiveness of PM’s & adjust PM tasks
• Provide administrative support with ManagerPlus which will include but not limited to the following:

o Review PMs and WOs assigned to shift and delegate appropriately to mechanics.

o Ensure the accuracy of data being entered into M+ by the mechanics (through audits, OJSs, etc.)

o Work closely with PM coordinator to constantly review/edit maintenance plans in M+

o Work closely with Parts coordinator to manage inventory, parts ordering, min/max level adjustments, etc.

• Maintain organization & cleanliness of Maintenance Shop
• Develop and prepare work schedules for crew, contractors; review maintenance reports and work orders; prioritize and coordinate duties and assignments to assure effective workflow
• Publish daily mechanic tasks based on priorities set by Operations Management
• Ensure mechanics are supporting Production personnel & providing a positive service
• Enforce the inspections of lines to determine maintenance and repair needed and quality of work performed.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Enforce company rules, policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork.
• Provide necessary tools and support for mechanics to be successful (morale, training, tool access)
• Must be able to perform duties of a mechanic, and be willing to step in when necessary
• Must enforce a safety-first, quality-always culture, and avoid performing temporary fixes on the equipment. When it is necessary to use a temporary fix, enforce the implementation of a permanent solution within 24 hours of the temporary fix.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Administrative responsibilities:

• Monitor and approve timecards of mechanics
• Enforce attendance policy with mechanics on shift (administer coaching, CoC points, etc.)
• Evaluate skills of mechanics, maintain a documented training matrix, and take ownership of the performance of the team
• Be involved in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, 1 on 1 coaching, etc.
• Be involved in interviewing, hiring, terminating mechanics on shift.
• Work closely with Maintenance Manager and/or Process Improvement leads to develop RCAs and pursue completion of actions assigned
• Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors during shift hand-off, as well as generate reports of shift performance.
• Effectively escalating any issues utilizing escalation policy
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• General Microsoft Office skills and experience in maintenance management software systems (Preventative Maintenance, Project Tasks and Corrective Action)
• Must be proficient with Excel (sorting data, adding/removing columns, updating data and making calculations)
• Excellent communication and delegation skills
• Ability to investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns- proactive vs reactive approach
• Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus
• Abilty to work independently on daily projects
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data, anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions
• Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in production maintenance, or in a related area, including some supervisory or lead experience
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and the proper use and care of tools and equipment

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring

Working Conditions:

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
• Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks

Physical Requirements:

• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds