MRO Supervisor

Baxters North America, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Full Time Supervisor to oversee maintenance of complex production equipment and coordinate repairs, safety and efficiency initiatives.

The role includes directing purchasing, monitoring suppliers, ensuring government purchasing compliance, supervising buyers, negotiating terms, and collaborating with production to protect food safety and quality. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a specialty field.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience.
• Experience with graphics related programs preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates purchasing of materials, supplies or equipment required by the company.
• Monitors suppliers for compliance to agreements and may visit supplier sites.
• Ensures compliance with Government purchasing requirements and may liaise with government audits.
• Supervises buyers to ensure company policies are followed and needs are met.
• Negotiates terms of purchase orders, purchase agreements or subcontracts including price, lead time and stock holdings.
• Monitors component pricing submitted bi-weekly to Government for accuracy.
• Coordinates product changes to ensure government acceptance and compatibility with modules.
• Issues reports to management regarding purchasing activities.
• Locates and develops new suppliers to reduce costs or fulfill customer requests.
• Coordinates resolution of quality issues with purchased materials and dispositions.
• Gathers bid information and prepares documentation for solicitations.
• Monitors commodity pricing and advises on stock levels during market shifts.
• Collaborates with production to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Team leadership

Equipment troubleshooting

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Graphics software

Job description

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Full Time Supervisor Cincinnati, OH, US

Scope of Job

This position is responsible for supervising staff that performs maintenance repairs to the complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems. Implements standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. Coordinates resources for troubleshooting equipment repairs. Reviews and supports equipment failure analysis and troubleshooting resolutions. Trains, coaches, and educates workers in best practices and safety procedures. Monitors work orders to ensure accuracy and quality of repairs. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional operations area under supervision.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the purchasing of materials, supplies or equipment required by the company.
• Monitors suppliers/subcontractors to assure compliance to agreements/orders. This may include trips to the supplier to verify production methods or quality standards.
• Assures compliance with Government purchasing requirements/regulations and may serve as a liaison with Government agencies conducting audits.
• Supervises the buyers to assure that company policies are followed, and overall needs of the Company are met.
• Negotiates various terms of purchase order, purchase agreement or subcontract including but not limited to component price, product improvements, payment terms, lead time commitments, and additional stock to be held at supplier’s facilities.
• Monitors component prices submitted bi-weekly to Government for accuracy.
• Coordinates any product changes through appropriate departments in Company to assure the Government will accept the change, that it will fit the module, that the product will withstand the rough handling in the field.
• Issues reports as required to Company Management regarding purchasing activities.
• Locates and develops new suppliers to reduce overall component prices or to implement new items that our customer requests.
• Coordinates resolution of any quality issues with purchased materials and obtains proper credits and disposition of materials.
• Monitors the acquisition of materials from socioeconomic disadvantaged firms by preparing goals annually and attempting to increase our purchase from these firms.
• Gathers required bid information and prepares written documentation as required to respond to solicitations.
• Monitors commodity pricing of various raw materials that we purchase and recommends buying extra inventory when markets are depressed.
• Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent college or technical school in specialty field required.

Experience

3 years of maintenance supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience with graphics related programs preferred. Must demonstrate understanding of manufacturing operations, prioritization, and supervisory skills.

Competencies

Calibration, Equipment Repairs, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Support, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Numerical Control, Production Operations Support, Refurbishment, Inspect Repairs, Equipment Repairs, Mechanical Maintenance, Equipment Monitoring, Process Documentation, Strong Analytical and Communication Skills, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control, Teamwork, Leadership, Detail Oriented, Problem Solving, Results and Goal Driven, Analytical, Initiative, Integrity, and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements

Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.