Plant Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor

Whitney-Blake-Company; Bellows Falls (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitney-Blake-Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repair, preventative maintenance, and inspections of machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment in our Vermont manufacturing plants. You will supervise the Maintenance & Facilities Department and drive safe, efficient plant operations.

The role requires 3+ years in leadership within a high-paced environment, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to design maintenance plans and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• A degree in industrial engineering or related technical discipline preferred; experience may substitute.
• 5–10 years in a high paced manufacturing or other technical environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Master, journeyman or special Electrician license in Vermont highly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics highly desired.
• Industrial training or experience in mechanical, electrical and control systems highly desired.
• Wire and cable manufacturing experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages maintenance programs, processes and staff to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Hires and directs contractors to provide maintenance of systems, equipment, utilities, HVAC, and grounds.
• Directly trains and supervises the maintenance staff; assigns work, communicates expectations, monitors progress, and ensures timely completion.
• Designs robust preventative maintenance plans, and ensures timely and thorough execution.
• Applies sound troubleshooting methodologies to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Implements improvements and upgrades to equipment and facilities.
• Manages budgets for maintenance activities and tracks expenses against budget.
• Maintains accurate records and supports regulatory reporting; travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication

CMMS knowledge

Reading blueprints

Education

Industrial engineering or related discipline

Degree preferred; experience may substitute

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Windows

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Whitney-Blake-Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repair, preventative maintenance, and inspections of machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment in our Vermont manufacturing plants. You will supervise the Maintenance & Facilities Department and drive safe, efficient plant operations.

The role requires 3+ years in leadership within a high-paced environment, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to design maintenance plans and manage budgets.