Maintenance Supervisor

BorgWarner; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a 2nd/3rd shift Facilities Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring HVAC, electrical and related systems support safe, high-quality production. You will collaborate with engineers, QA, and maintenance to resolve issues and ensure timelines.

You will supervise up to 20 journeymen, monitor equipment, plan schedules, and coordinate safety, training, and capital projects with the Facilities Engineer. This role requires 2nd/3rd shift availability.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent technical degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• New York State Apprenticeship a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate facility support systems (HVAC, compressors, pumps, chillers, wastewater) to meet schedules and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, production and maintenance on solutions.
• Supervise Electrical and HVAC Journeymen (up to 20 staff).
• Monitor materials, equipment, documentation and processes for facilities operations.
• Plan employee work schedules, training, appraisals and safety compliance.
• Coordinate building/grounds activities for functional and visual appeal.
• Maintain facility drawings/schematics (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Prepare records (PM, downtime, projects) and reports with Facilities Engineer.
• Initiate capital requests with input from Facilities Engineer.
• Coordinate contractors and on-site pre-job briefings.
• Manage layout changes in office areas; oversee fire suppression with safety.
• Cordinate plant shutdown activities related to facility system maintenance.
• Enforce safety training and health requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical knowledge

Willingness to work 2nd/3rd shift

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2nd Shift and 3rd Shift Openings

POSITION SUMMARY

This position collaborates with the Management Staff in establishing and completing facility related projects with support from the Facilities Engineer to ensure timely completion. Supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities which ensure that the facilities are continuously able to support all (production and non-production) functions, processes, and areas necessary for safe, high-quality, timely and efficient production. Position will be on 2nd or 3rd shift.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate effective utilization, operation, maintenance, repair, testing and necessary replacement of facility support systems (HVAC, air compressors, vacuum pumps, chillers, wastewater, underground tank systems, etc.) to assure facilities and related equipment are available to meet required schedules and customer expectations and are in line with business goals.
• Resolve problems by collaborating with engineers, quality assurance, production and maintenance employees on solutions.
• Supervise both the Electrical and HVAC Journeymen within the facilities (up to 20 skilled trades employees).
• The individual is responsible for monitoring and planning materials, equipment, documentation, and processes relative to the operations of the facilities group.
• Advise and assist in the employee planning analysis relative to employee work schedules, training on proper usage of equipment, performance appraisals, design and implementation of work procedures, and informing personnel on appropriate housekeeping and safety requirements and policies.
• Coordinate building and grounds activities to ensure the facility is both functionally and visually appealing.
• Ensure accurate facility drawings and schematics including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are maintained.
• Coordinate completion of required records (preventive maintenance, downtime, new projects, sustaining projects, and personnel issues).
• Coordinate completion of required reports with support as required from the Facilities Engineer.
• Initiate capital appropriations requests to support ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facility support systems with input from the Facilities Engineer.
• Conduct contractor coordination including on site pre-job briefing.
• Coordinate and manages layout modifications in the office area.
• Fire suppression system management and support in collaboration with the safety department.
• Coordinate plant shutdown activities related to facility system(s) maintenance.
• Safety and Health – Responsible for completing required safety training, reporting and correcting any unsafe practices as appropriate, completing work activities in a safe manner, and complying with safety and health requirements for respective position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Associates Degree or equivalent technical degree and experience; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Electrical knowledge required - New York State Apprenticeship a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work 2nd and/or 3rd shift.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Conflict Management
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Learning on the Fly
• Listening
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Motivating Others
• Functional/Technical Skills

Salary Range: $80,800 to $121,200 - Salary Range: $80,800 - $111,100

CULTURE & VALUES

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits for responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.