Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative in Oregon seeks a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability, and drive safety.

You will plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance, supervise a small team, manage vendors, and coordinate with Operations to improve plant performance.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, 3+ years in leadership, and a hands-on, safety‑minded leader who upholds OSHA policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial plant maintenance experience in a production environment.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership or management experience.
• Experience in high-volume or continuous-operation manufacturing or recycling environments.
• Forklift training and certification as required by the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations, equipment reliability, staffing and department performance.
• Plan, execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relationships, purchasing and capital planning.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and a strong safety culture across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical work

Mechanical work

CMMS UpKeep

Forklift certification

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Welder (AC/DC)

Oxygen/acetylene cutting tools

Job description

Our VisionA world where no resource is wasted.Our MissionTo ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.Our ValuesWe are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.SummaryResponsible 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 & ResponsibilitiesAccountable 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/ExperienceHigh 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 & AbilitiesDemonstrated 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 VFDsDemonstrated 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 toolsA current driver’s license and acceptable driving history is requiredSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has direct supervisory responsibilities.TravelThis position requires occasional in-state travel to support operational and business needs.Working Conditions/Physical RequirementsExposure 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.