Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative in Oregon is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance operations, drive preventive maintenance programs, and ensure equipment reliability and safety.

You will supervise a small maintenance team, coordinate with operations to improve plant performance, and maintain CMMS UpKeep records, while upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial plant maintenance.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership/management experience.
• Experience in recycling environments.
• Forklift certification and safe operation.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and department performance.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Supervise a maintenance team for equipment like conveyors, motors, hydraulics, and other plant machinery.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, develop, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, and capital repair planning.
• Communicate downtime and repair timelines to Plant Manager and leadership.
• Lead safety and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Maintain CMMS UpKeep documentation and records.
• Travel occasionally to OBRC plants in Oregon.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS UpKeep

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Our Vision

A world where no resource is wasted.

Our Mission

To ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.

Our Values

We are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.

Summary

Responsible for the overall leadership, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of OBRC Plant Maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and employee safety.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall maintenance operations, equipment reliability, staffing, and department performance.
• Manage and execute the plant preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production equipment, ensuring all work is properly planned, documented, and tracked through the CMMS (UpKeep).
• Supervise and lead a small team responsible for maintaining plant production equipment including conveyors, belts, pulleys, motors, balers, hydraulic systems, and other industrial machinery.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, develop, and evaluate maintenance employees.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage corrective action.
• Make recommendations regarding compensation, promotions, and terminations.
• Train, direct, and evaluate maintenance team members on industrial equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Assign daily work, prioritize maintenance activities, and ensure adequate coverage for plant operations.
• Monitor cleanliness and ensure organization of department work and storage areas.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relationships, purchasing, and capital repair planning.
• Work with the Inventory Clerk to monitor and update inventory levels and systems for general maintenance supplies and parts communicating with the Plant Manager.
• Partner with Operations leadership to improve plant performance.
• Analyze downtime trends, root causes, and equipment reliability metrics.
• Lead safety and compliance initiatives.
• Communicate equipment downtime events, root causes, and repair timelines to the Plant Manager and other operational leaders.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues impacting plant operations and production equipment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, aerial lifts – all with required certifications.
• Assist other OBRC plants as needed throughout Oregon.
• Adhere, know, and communicate all OSHA regulations and company safety policies. Ensure team members and self are consistently following these policies.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education to perform duties.
• 5+ years of industrial plant maintenance experience, including hands‑on mechanical and electrical work.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance programs, personnel, and resources.
• Experience in high‑volume or continuous‑operation manufacturing or recycling environments.
• Complete forklift training class as scheduled by the company.

Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial production maintenance operations.
• Ability to use power tools, AC/DC welder, and oxygen/acetylene cutting tools.
• Adhere to proper personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, such as wearing safety glasses, use of hearing and hand protection, and wearing high visibility clothing when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification and safely operate forklifts with various attachments.Maintain an accident‑free record.
• High degree of attention regarding safety requirements to prevent injury to self and others.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, handle frequent changes effectively and professionally, follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Root cause analysis and reliability‑centered maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of: Gearboxes, shafts, bearings, conveyors, belts, and drums, Industrial electrical systems, motors, HMIs, and VFDs
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team; a self‑starter, but not hesitant to ask for directions when needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using CMMS software; UpKeep experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math, such as addition and subtraction.
• Ideal candidate must have their own tools
• A current driver’s license and acceptable driving history is required

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

• This position requires occasional in‑state travel to support operational and business needs.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Exposure to industrial equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to odors of empty beverage containers.
• Noise levels in designated areas of the plant require the use of approved hearing protection.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull carts, toolboxes parts, etc. up to 50+lbs.
• Talking and hearing is frequently required.
• Vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods as required by the position.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/crouch/squat.
• Must be able to climb and balance on ladders as needed.
• Use arms, wrists, hands, fingers, and the ability to grasp objects for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, writing, and keyboarding.