Maintenance Supervisor

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Reed City (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals seeks a maintenance supervisor to lead a maintenance team responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities. You will coach staff, manage performance, and drive safety adherence across operations and grounds.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, leading meetings, coordinating parts, and implementing continuous improvement with Lean/Six Sigma practices. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing maintenance setting or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Hire and develop a skilled maintenance team to support operations, facilities, and grounds.
• Provide coaching and performance management including feedback, reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Promote safety and ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical & hydraulics

PLCs & electrical controls

Verbal & written communication

Lean manufacturing & CI

Multi-task in fast-paced env

Attention to detail

Team interaction with diverse groups

Microsoft Office

Maintenance and ERP/Epicor knowledge

Window & wall systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

ERP/Epicor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals

Position Summary

Supervises, develops, and coordinates activities of maintenance associates responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment/machinery, physical structures, and grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire and develop a skilled maintenance team to support operations, facilities, and grounds.
• Provide coaching and performance management for maintenance personal to optimize the team effectiveness. This includes daily feedback, recognition, write and deliver performance reviews and take disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Promote safety and ensure team members awareness and adherence to health and safety policies and regulations.
• Plan, organize, and schedule the work of department team members to complete projects, preventative maintenance, and repairs to high quality standards that support customer satisfaction.
• Lead and facilitate communication meetings, such as daily shift start-up meetings, monthly safety meetings, etc.
• Set performance expectations and measure effectiveness of resources, schedule configuration and results with metrics.
• Lead initiatives to continuously maintain and improve the safety and appearance of the buildings and grounds.
• Create and implement efficient methods for managing maintenance activities, work requests, purchasing and stocking of parts.
• Manage an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Develop written standard operating procedures and work instructions for key processes.
• Communicate maintenance activities with operations supervisors.
• Develop and implement cross-training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team.
• Active leadership and support of Operational Excellence,Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement process.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering personnel to evaluate and resolve facility and equipment problems. Including obtaining and coordinating the materials, equipment, and resources necessary to complete necessary repairs.
• Review production and maintenance reports and statistics to plan maintenance activities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Undertake job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company's Core Values.
• Maintain a high level of employee morale within the department.
• Conduct monthly department safety meetings with all department associates. Assure this training is presented and understood by those involved. Keep up to date with the required safety training and adhere to this training.
• Directly supervise 7-15 employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including exhibiting core value behavior. Responsibilities include hiring and training employees; assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field desired; minimum of one to three years related leadership experience in a manufacturing maintenance setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical workings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication
• Understanding of PLC's, controls and electrical requirements
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively in a verbal and a written manner.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology.
• Close attention to detail and ability to prioritize is critical.
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse team of people.
• Proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong proficiencies in internal software: Maintenance and ERP/Epicor.
• Familiarity with Window and Wall Systems' products and processes

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the production floor the noise level may be loud.

Travel Requirements

10% - one week per quarter, plus 1-2 times a year additional for corporate, training, etc.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.