Polymer Center Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement match

ESPP

PTO

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Polymer Center Maintenance Supervisor in Allentown, PA to lead a mechanical and electrical technician team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of fixed and mobile equipment, as well as building and facility upkeep.

The role focuses on safe, timely repair planning, coaching staff, and enforcing safety and regulatory standards while managing inventory, expenses, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in the recycling, manufacturing or related industry.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs mechanical and electrical technicians in maintenance shop; conducts daily debrief meetings; coaches/counsels all technician levels on performance/corrective action.
• Makes hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conducts employee training and performance evaluations; evaluates and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions and job changes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Effective communication

Staff supervision

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

CMMS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Polymer Center Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising a maintenance shop that is under the umbrella responsibility of an on-site Division or Operations Manager. The Polymer Center Maintenance Supervisor supervises a mechanical and electrical technician team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of fixed and mobile manufacturing equipment, as well as building and facility maintenance; and plans and schedules repair work for the work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and directs mechanical and electrical technicians in maintenance shop; conducts daily debrief meetings; coaches/counsels all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; makes hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conducts employee training and performance evaluations; evaluates and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions and job changes, as appropriate.

Conducts Quality Control inspections; tracks issues and issue resolution to ensure all work is properly completed and is in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.

Oversees maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget.

Reviews and approves expenses that are within scope of approval level; refers larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate.

Oversees repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provides coaching where necessary.

Maintains advanced knowledge of all Polymer Center Sorting/Grinding/Washing equipment, including all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to manage advanced preventive and corrective maintenance functions of equipment used by the Company, including: stationary Polymer Center equipment such as conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders/granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, bulk material handling equipment, and others.

Manages routine external service/maintenance providers and contracts related to equipment such as air compressors, boilers, dust collectors, facility services, select OEM equipment, and others.

Partners with Operations Support team to ensure effective implementation and execution of company-wide maintenance systems and processes, such as CMMS and others.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge. Ability to engage in root cause problem solving. Effective communications skills. Ability to direct staff. Strong customer service orientation. Organizational skills. Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in the recycling, manufacturing or related industry. Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

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