Printing Maintenance - Supervisor

Poly Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers, a leading North American packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Printing Maintenance Supervisor in Lee’s Summit, MO. The role reports to the Printing Department Manager and oversees the planning, execution and safety of Printing Maintenance Operations, including the department grounds.

You will manage the maintenance team, coordinate preventive maintenance, and monitor performance against targets while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in maintenance, engineering, management or related fields.
• Minimum three years’ leadership experience in a fast-paced Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Printing Maintenance Team, set shift objectives and develop team members.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance for primary and secondary equipment and manage spares.
• Maintain the Maintimizer work order system and manage safety and compliance.
• Meet performance targets for people, quality, delivery and cost; provide troubleshooting support.
• Lead daily shift maintenance meetings and communicate weekly/monthly performance.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Printing- Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Lee’s Summit, MO
Department: Printing
Shift: Mon to Fri 7 am to 3 pm

At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in their growth.

When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect. Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Printing Department Manager; the supervisor, printing maintenance is responsible for the planning, managing, and directing of Printing Maintenance Operations as well as the maintenance of the company grounds.

What You’ll Do

Manage the Printing Maintenance Team

• • Ensure that all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company standards of conduct. Be a role model for team members.
  • Be responsible for the supervision of direct reporting Team Members, including:

• • Set shift objectives and expectations.
  • Create team member development and training plans for team members.
  • Manage vacation schedules.
  • Identify vacancies and work with HR to recruit and hire as required.
  • Manage performance of team members as required.
  • Conduct workplace investigations, including team member conduct and safety.
  • Coach, counsel and/or discipline team members.
  • Provide training and feedback to team members.
  • Maintain positive team member relations on assigned shift.

• • Be familiar with Team Handbook, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Safety Handbook. Efficiently communicate and enforce these policies.
  • Ensure cross-training and back-up support is adequate.
  • Manage injured team members’ modified duties and time off from worker’s compensation in the Department, including submitting appropriate documentation as required.
  • Monitor and Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP & SQF / 5S Compliance.

Manage the Printing Maintenance Operations

• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance for primary and secondary equipment
• Effectively partner with other managers in daily work and/or projects.
• Order and maintain acceptable spares inventory.
• Maintain the Maintimizer work order system.
• Complete other administrative tasks as required.

Establish and Ensure the Achievement of Performance Targets

• Participate in establishing and adhering to Printing Maintenance objectives.
• Understand and adhere to annual budget and performance targets.
• Meet the targets for people, quality, delivery, and cost. Establish and take corrective actions when performance is off target.
• Provide high level of trouble shooting support to team members.

Report and Communicate

• Lead daily shift maintenance meetings.
• Participate in daily operation meetings.
• Review and communicate Printing weekly and monthly performance.
• Ensure regular communication takes place with the Maintenance and production team members.

Manage the Printing Continuous Improvement Program

• Participate in the CI program to deliver the department objectives.
• Lead, facilitate or participate in Kaizens.
• Promote a continuos improvement culture.

What You Bring

Educational Requirements: University degree, preferably in Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or related areas. Equivalent experience can be substituted for degree.

Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience in leadership in a fast‑paced Lean Manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing maintenance operations

Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Communication Skills: Proven track record working with people, developing and coaching others and skilled at fostering a positive team culture. Adept and practiced in problem resolution and supporting production and business KPI’s. Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate with Team Members at all levels of the organization.

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Good Mathematical ability.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Good command of the English language, both oral and written
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work overtime, other shifts and long weekends based on department requirements
• Ability to manage significant workload
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative, assuming responsibility without being asked and working constructively with others to achieve results and to find solutions
• Flexible and able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations & with various individuals and groups.
• Strong attention to detail and have solid ability communicate and analyze your observations
• A team player – building rapport and constructive relations with individuals at all levels in the organization, able to gain the trust and support of co-workers.