Maintenance Supervisor

Almag Aluminum; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Education Assistance Program

Social Events

Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance

Internal Growth and Development

Health and Dental

Life and AD&D

Vision

Critical Illness Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Almag Aluminum in Pennsauken Township, NJ seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a diverse team, ensure safe, efficient maintenance, and partner with production to minimize downtime. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, effective planning, and strong contractor oversight.

You will drive root cause analysis, supervise trades, and ensure PM programs, 24/7 coverage, and safety compliance across the plant. Competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Industrial Trade Certification with good command of English.
• Minimum 10 years in industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a lead hand or supervisor role.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, and production/productivity software.
• Familiarity with OHSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate & delegate day-to-day maintenance activity in a safe manner.
• Actively promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure accurate completion of Work Orders to capture work details, labour hours & parts used daily.
• Work hands on with the team to identify root cause and implement countermeasures.
• Ensure effective resolution of maintenance issues and improve operations.
• Plan work schedules to ensure equipment is serviced within maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication to foster continuous improvement, safety and root cause analysis.
• Supervise and manage outside trades/contractors.
• Follow up on repairs by auditing staff & contractors for quality and completion.
• Meet downtime targets by optimizing repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Lead shift hand off meetings and ensure daily objectives are met.
• Represent Maintenance Department at meetings as required.
• Work with Maintenance Planner & Operations to reduce production interruptions.
• Oversee PM program and 5S cleanliness.
• Draft and conduct regular performance reviews and address concerns.
• Monitor and manage shop tools and ensure materials on site.
• Develop maintenance team through training and mentoring.
• Participate in equipment reviews & design changes.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage and after-hours availability.
• Schedule, monitor and approve hours in timekeeping for payroll.
• Participate in safety, health and environmental programs.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Planning & scheduling

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Industrial Trade Certification

Post-secondary Ed. in Electrical/Mechanical Eng. (asset)

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities. The Supervisor will direct, lead and motivate a diverse team to maintain assets, environmental protection and operational sustainability while working closely with production employees to ensure issues are addressed in a safe and timely manner.

As part of the management team, the Supervisor is expected to participate in and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This will also include working with other members of the management team to achieve operational strategies that align with company objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor are outlined below:

• Plan, coordinate & delegate the day-to-day maintenance activity in a safe manner.
• Actively promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure the accurate completion of Work Orders to capture work details, labour hours & parts used on a daily basis.
• Work hands on with the team to assist and drive the effective identification of root cause and the implementation of countermeasures.
• Ensure the effective resolution of maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Plan work schedules and assignments to ensure that equipment is being serviced within the specified maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication with the team to foster continuous improvement, safe practices and root cause analysis.
• Supervise & manage outside trades/contractors in accordance with contractor management guidelines.
• Follow up on repairs by auditing staff & contractors to ensure the quality & completion of tasks
• Meet and exceed downtime targets by optimizing the repair and maintenance of the equipment.
• Lead the shift hand off meeting and ensure the objectives of the meeting are met on a daily basis.
• Represent the Maintenance Department at meetings as required
• Work with the Maintenance Planner & Operations to plan & execute tasks to reduce production interruptions.
• Oversee, maintain and progressively improve the PM program
• Ensure shop cleanliness is maintained (5S) as a high priority with the crews
• Draft and conduct regular performance reviews for the maintenance team
• Proactively identify and address team performance concerns and see to the effective resolution of conflicts.
• Monitor and manage shop tools to ensure that appropriate materials are on site to expedite repairs
• Oversee the effective development of a strong maintenance team through on the job training, course recommendations and consistent coaching/mentoring.
• Participate in equipment reviews & design changes as required.
• Apply policies and practices in a fair and equal manner
• Ensure plant has 24/7 coverage and be available after hours for support when needed.
• Schedule, monitor and approve hours in the timekeeping system, ensuring all hours are approved on time for payroll processing
• Participate in plant safety, health and environmental programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Industrial Trade Certification with a good command of English both written and oral.
• Minimum 10 years in industrial manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years in a lead hand or supervisor role
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, and production/productivity software
• Familiarity and conformance with legislated requirements of the OHSA

Preferred

• Post-Secondary Education. Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is an asset.
• Experience with a CMMS software for issuing/tracking work orders and scheduling PM's

Technical Skills/Competence

• Working knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Fluid Power components, Welding and PLC'
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals for troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and replacing components.
  Able to facilitate the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our standard operating procedures by educating, training, monitoring, and proactively coaching the maintenance team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve and independently make sound decisions
• Ability to plan, develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs and affect greater utilization of labour and materials.
• Ability to provide clear and consistent direction to team members regarding day to day tasks and overall performance, and exhibits a "can do" attitude.
• Proven track record of training , developing, and evaluating employees
• Strong oral and written communication
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:

• Profit Sharing
• Education Assistance Program
• Social Events
• Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
• Internal Growth and Development
• Health and Dental
• Life and AD&D
• Vision
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Disability

The expected hourly rate for this position is $38.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

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