Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

James Hardie; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Bonus eligibility

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment at our Chicago-area facilities. You will coordinate with Maintenance Manager, Planner, and Technicians to maximize equipment availability and reliability.

You will develop plans to minimize breakdowns, drive safe practices, and mentor technicians while guiding CMMS integration and data-driven improvements across the plant.

Qualifications

• 3+ years maintenance supervision in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year planning/scheduling experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to reduce breakdowns and optimize maintenance.
• Ensure safe operation and equipment availability.
• Lead and train maintenance technicians.
• Support CMMS integration and data management.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to improve downtime metrics.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Maintenance supervision experience

Planning/scheduling experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor provides direction, coordination, and support for the daily execution of the maintenance crew’s operating plan. Working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Planner, Maintenance Technicians, Operations, and Safety, the Maintenance Supervisor drives department productivity and quality of workmanship for the purpose of increasing overall availability and reliability of equipment. As a leader of the Maintenance Department, the Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Developing and implementing plans to reduce breakdowns, improve planned maintenance, optimize scheduled maintenance, and effectively execute down-day events;
• Maintaining the facility in a safe manner and to a standard level of equipment availability;
• Reviewing and observing the work of the maintenance employees and directing development/training requirements;
• Participating in the wash up day planning, half-time, and follow-up meetings;
• Driving the analysis of all electrical and mechanical down time incidents to root cause;
• Communicating individual, department, plant, and corporate performance to the maintenance technicians;
• Recommending and implementing improvement in maintenance and operational procedures

Provides leadership to the Maintenance Technicians by driving the development, implementation, and sustainability of a predictive and preventative maintenance system by:

• Performing and maintaining the work flow process (work identification, planning, scheduling, execution, and auditing);
• Leading the continual improvement and integration of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) into the maintenance and production work system;
• Capturing and recording necessary equipment and material history;
• Reviewing previous days work packages to check for follow up work and to ensure work orders are correctly closed out;
• Providing accurate man-hours for each wash up day, by craft, to facilitate decision-making; and
• Working with storeroom personnel to ensure the Company has the right parts, at the right price, when the part is needed.

Manages career development and training for the maintenance department by:

• Ensuring technicians remain proficient with advancing technologies;
• Evaluating skill sets of technicians as compared to operational and maintenance needs of the plant; and
• Developing and completing action plans to eliminate any gaps.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software).
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross functional teams.
• Knowledgeable of root cause and fault tree analysis techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation.
• Ability to deliver sustainable and superior results.
• Strong electrical and mechanical technical knowledge.

Education/Experience:

• 3 or more years maintenance supervision experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing environment.
• 1 or more years of experience planning/scheduling through hands-on experience.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $90k to $110k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
• Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.