Maintenance Supervisor/Technician

Kaufman Container; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Container is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor/Technician in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves overseeing maintenance staff, developing training materials, and ensuring a proactive preventive maintenance program is in place.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, and be able to work independently. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and proficiency in metal and woodworking.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Computer literate or trainable.
• Experience with PLC and electrical systems is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Develop training documents for maintenance personnel.
• Assist in production setup to minimize delays.
• Train and coach maintenance staff.
• Maintain work order systems.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School or Vocational School Diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

Common shop metal tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor/Technician

Reports to Operations Manager

Job Description

Perform various maintenance tasks involving production and associated support equipment, office, and plant facilities.

Essential Functions

• Develop training documents for maintenance personnel on maintenance and production equipment.
• To minimize production delays, assist production set-up and supervisors in ensuring timely and efficient equipment set-ups, changeovers, and start-ups.
• Train, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
• Assign planned maintenance tasks to various maintenance personnel, including oneself.
• Maintain Work order system and work with other department supervisors to determine future work.
• Qualify and work with suppliers and departmental managers to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and the general function of all equipment and the Facility.
• Develops and Maintains inventory of machine parts and orders replacements as needed.
• Work with other departments to help solve problems and promote cooperation supporting Kaufman Container's objectives.
• Actively assist in installing, repairing, and overhauling production, support, and shop equipment.
• Assists with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Develops and maintains a functional preventive maintenance program, utilizing industry standards; oversees all facets of the program.
• Develops and maintains reports related to KPIs for the department, including department spend, worked hours, downtime tracking, PM compliance, LDM board and 5S compliance.
• Direct and coordinate activities of maintenance staff.
• Actively assist in designing, constructing, and modifying equipment and tooling to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Developing action plans to ensure that the facility is fully operational and functioning properly.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to maintenance personnel and communicate employee performance, training needs, and development opportunities to the Operations Manager.
• Promote and enforce compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices.
• Assist with maintenance staff scheduling, overtime coordination, and vacation coverage planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Basic building maintenance.
• Purchase replacement parts for machines and workshop, if necessary, with the approval of the Operations Manager
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills
• High School or Vocational School Diploma
• Must be able to set up and proficiently use common shop metal and woodworking tools and equipment.
• Trade school certification a plus.
• Self-motivated, work independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate or trainable.
• PLC and electrical experience are a plus.
• Metal, acrylic, and wood fabrication
• Able to work overtime and Saturdays.