Maintenance Supervisor

CertainTeed

Kansas City (KS)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain brand, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm, Mon–Fri) at our Kansas City plant. You will lead skilled electrical maintenance staff, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and drive reliability through PM programs and standard procedures.

You will promote safety, manage performance, and collaborate with maintenance leaders to improve equipment uptime while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting: motors, controls, PLCs, automated equipment.
Knowledge of PM tracking systems and preventive maintenance.
Electrical engineering degree or technical diploma preferred.
ISO 9001/14001 and OHSAS knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

Accountable for safe maintenance activities and enforcing safety systems.
Directly supervise hourly electrical maintenance staff and lead shift safety meetings.
Organize and structure planned and unplanned repairs and PM routines.
Train maintenance employees on equipment, SOPs, and work instructions.
Identify development opportunities for technical and soft skills.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions when needed.
Improve equipment reliability using WCM techniques; maintain records.
Oversee root cause analysis of breakdowns and implement countermeasures (EWO).
Create notifications, work orders, and purchase requisitions in CMMS.
Collaborate with maintenance leads to prioritize work orders.
Develop PMs with Maintenance Manager to drive reliability and standards.
Maintain 5S and clean work areas; ensure accurate timekeeping and pays.
Participate in EH&S incidents investigations and audits as needed.
Occasional long hours, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PM tracking systems

Electrical maintenance

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

SAP familiarity

Education

Electrical engineering degree or diploma

Technical diploma in electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Work order systems

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Electrical

2nd Shift (3pm – 11pm), M-F

Reporting directly to the Plant Maintenance Manager, this Maintenance Supervisor will focus on the electrical maintenance within the plant, overseeing the daily activities of skilled electrical maintenance personnel and assists with electrical project work as assigned. Provides key leadership and technical support to the maintenance department, while promoting positive employee relations within the maintenance team. Supervisor is held accountable to ensure electrical maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements, compliance with legal and company policies, and procedures in a manner consistent with SGC Principles of Conduct and Action. The ideal candidate will be familiar with facilities electrical systems, be able to effectively troubleshoot any failures, and will possess a strong knowledge of electrical layouts.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Maintenance Supervisor

Electrical

2nd Shift (3pm – 11pm), M-F

What’s the job?

Accountable for safe maintenance activities. Will follow, teach, and improve safety systems and procedures to employees and contractors
Directly supervises the hourly skilled electrical maintenance employees in the improvement and maintenance of plant equipment, building maintenance, machinery, utilities etc. Will lead shift safety meetings to ensure compliance to all safety, environmental and health policies, procedures, and practices
Organize and structure planned and unplanned repairs and preventive maintenance routines in a manner that will ensure efficient operation of equipment and plant operating systems
Oversees the training of maintenance employees to ensure they receive adequate training prior to repairing/working on any of the manufacturing equipment per standard operating and maintenance procedures, and work instructions
Identifies and executes development opportunities for the maintenance team in both technical and soft skills
Communicates & documents employee expectations and assesses employee performance. Provides coaching and development opportunities and administers disciplinary action
Progressively improves the Professional Maintenance status of all equipment on a prioritized basis using WCM techniques and practices
Oversees timely completion of breakdown root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation (EWO)
Create notifications, work orders, and purchase order requisitions using the CMMS system
Works with maintenance lead personnel to ensure correct prioritization and timely completion of all work orders
Works with Maintenance Manager to develop PMs that drive improved reliability as well as developing and maintaining standards – maintain records of all plant equipment performance
Maintains workplace organization to ensure good housekeeping (5S) by holding employees responsible for their assigned work areas
Reviews and approves employee time in the timekeeping system and ensures employees are paid the correct hours and wages in accordance with the pay policies, procedures, or collective bargaining agreements (CBA)
Investigate EH&S incidents – Injuries, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage. Conduct EHS and SMAT Audits to support the plants EHS goals. Ensure adherence to Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities. Participate in the development, understanding and review of all position job safety assessments and standard operating procedures and participate in Incident & Near Miss Investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions
Occasional long hours, weekend, and/or holiday work may be required

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

What do you bring?

A minimum of 5 years of Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment, including motors, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment
A high level of knowledge/understanding of Preventive Maintenance (PM) tracking systems is required
A technical diploma in the fields of electrical engineering/manufacturing or equivalent experience and a thorough knowledge of skills utilized in electrical maintenance manufacturing improvement
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical diploma or equivalent knowledge, skills, and training (preferred)
General understanding of ISO methodology (ISO 9001, 14001, & OHSAS 18001)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S & Six Sigma
Proficient in use of MS Office (familiarity with UKG/Workday and SAP systems) – high-level knowledge of computer systems/programs, especially in areas of preventive maintenance solutions/tracking
Proficient in SAP ERP Management (preferred)

Technical Skills Required

Electricity and electronics theory such as Ohm's law, transformer theory and power equations.
Electrical installation and termination from engineering drawings
Use of test equipment such as multimeters, meggers etc. along with the use of technical manuals and drawings to troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motors, control systems, and drive systems, analog and discrete control and indication devices, transformers, Switchgear, and Motor Control Centers
Understanding of NFPA 70E and National Electric Code
Electrical PPE and proper Lockout/Tagout
Power distribution both 13,800KV & 480V, including testing and appropriate PPE
Experience with PLC's, VFD's, AC/DC circuits analysis, general power distribution system and natural gas fired burner controls

a Little More About Us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits In Joining Us

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want