Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

Blue Polymers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Polymers is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant's maintenance team across compounding, recycling, wash lines, and related systems. You will schedule, mentor, and coordinate technicians and contractors, ensure preventive maintenance, and drive safe, compliant operations on shift.

You will maintain equipment service history, review timekeeping, and partner with production to minimize downtime while upholding Blue Polymers safety rules and 7S standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; mechanical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial, manufacturing or recycling maintenance supervisor experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Dayforce timekeeping system.
• Computer data entry skills and proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal people management and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to multi-task and perform root cause analysis.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed according to schedules.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support machine uptime and minimize downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA and safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance with production and operations teams.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability.
• Review and approve maintenance employee timesheets and payroll entries.
• Staffing coverage for all shifts, weekends, and special projects.

Skills

Timekeeping systems

People management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical degree preferred

Tools

Dayforce timekeeping

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Objective / Purpose:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing maintenance operations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant equipment and facilities. This role provides direct supervision to maintenance personnel and is accountable for preventative maintenance, repairs, safety compliance, and accurate timekeeping for the maintenance team.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Areas: Compounding, Recycling, Wash lines, Size Reduction, Blending & Pulverizing Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

Leadership: Positively motivates his/her team to meet shift and business expectations.

• Is the model of integrity, ethics, and safety.
• Ensures the entire team is productively engaged.
• Delegates and gives direction to ensure business results.
• Gives positive feedback, constructive coaching, and applies discipline when necessary.
• Communicates effectively through active listening, reflective thought, and providing constructive and positive direction.
• Completes all business administrative requirements with accuracy and in a timely manner. Examples include but are not limited to time cards, annual reviews, and production work order packets.

Performance must reflect the appropriate level of expertise and achievement of desired results for the items listed below.

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Ensure preventative maintenance activities are completed according to established schedules.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support machine uptime and minimize downtime through proactive maintenance planning.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment service history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability.
• Review, correct, and approve maintenance employee timesheets in the timekeeping system.
• Ensure all hours worked, overtime, PTO, and attendance entries are accurate and submitted by payroll deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies in coordination with HR and Payroll.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage for all shifts, weekends, and special projects.

Safety: Responsible for the safety of his/her employees and the safe operation of the plant while on shift.

• Models safety in his/her behaviors, conversations, and decisions.
• Mentor and Coach team on safety practices.
• Responsible for safety huddles at the beginning of the shift.
• Supervise team follows Blue Polymers Life Safety Rules.
• Supervise the use of PPE and flowing the PPE Matrix.
• Engage Team on the safe operation of forklifts.
• Directs housekeeping practices during the shift.
• Supervise the prevention of pellet spills and any other environmental impact at the site.
• Ensure the team is training according the plan.
• Reports on a timely manner any safety and environmental incident.

Quality: Ensures his/her team has a quality mindset and responsible for product quality while on shift

• Lead team to produce quality maintenance on machinery, on-time in accordance with production schedule.
• Ensure maintenance operations align with Blue Polymers policies and procedures.
• Enforce adherence to safety programs, lockout/tagout procedures, and training requirements.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct within the maintenance team.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour regulations related to timekeeping

Productivity: Ensures the team is gainfully employed and productively producing product to meet shift/day/weekly and monthly production requirements.

• Forms a complete team that can complete all aspects of running a shift. Requests assistance from site leadership when there are gaps which prevents his/her team from meeting business expectations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed, documented, and completed to required standards of safety, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. Is diligent in accounting for material and ensuring the work order process is followed.
• Oversee, guide, and participate in shift training of all production employees and new hires.
• Apply the RMA 7S for Success standards to the work area and all tasks.
• Uphold the Blue Polymers Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Compounding Plant Manager.
• Ability to make decisions based on facts.
• Responsible of all maintenance records completion: o Repairs. o Control Plans. o Order preparation. o Reporting.
• Responsible of execute changeovers first time right and improve response time

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required; mechanical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial, manufacturing or recycling maintenance (plastic preferred) supervisor experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of timekeeping systems (Dayforce preferred).
• Computer data entry skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal people management and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to multi-task. Possess problem solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Self-motivator.
• Ability to operate a fork truck.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
• Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
• All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

• Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs.
• Repeatedly reach with hands and arms.
• Climb straight incline ladders.
• Have use of fingers and hands for packaging and writing.
• Must have color vision.