Senior Maintenance Team Lead - Shift and Safety

DuPont; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Maintenance First Line Supervisor to improve workforce productivity by coordinating daily maintenance, planning labor, parts, tools and safety.

You will lead technicians, prioritize downtime, implement plant safety programs, and interface with production and external vendors. This role requires 7+ years supervisory maintenance experience, an Associate’s degree in Engineering or journeyman status, and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience in maintenance or skilled trades.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering or documented journeyman experience.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong computer skills, including SAP.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition, and internal employee development.
• Supervises the daily shift activities for maintenance systems and facilities maintenance to ensure minimal production downtime related to maintenance systems, work orders, and planned maintenance.
• Prioritizes maintenance system and facility repair needs to minimize production downtime, while assuring safety and quality.
• Implement established plant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe working environment.
• Respond to maintenance emergency conditions with the accurate mixture of skilled technicians in order to minimize downtime, planning major repairs and installations.
• Establish critical system priority lists, ensure all materials used for work orders are tracked, and balance multiple projects simultaneously to completion.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Working under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering

Journeyman / trades experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

DuPont in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Maintenance First Line Supervisor to improve workforce productivity by coordinating daily maintenance, planning labor, parts, tools and safety.

You will lead technicians, prioritize downtime, implement plant safety programs, and interface with production and external vendors. This role requires 7+ years supervisory maintenance experience, an Associate’s degree in Engineering or journeyman status, and proficiency in SAP.