Skilled Trades Supervisor

Kodak Corp; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak in Rochester, NY seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a large skilled trades team supporting the Advanced Materials & Chemicals division at Eastman Business Park. The role involves day and off-hour coverage across 24/7/24 schedules, ensuring safety, productivity, and reliable maintenance.

You will coordinate with planners, participate in payroll approvals, performance appraisals, and apprenticeship programs while collaborating with other Kodak maintenance supervisors to

Qualifications

• Experience managing skilled trades teams of up to 40–50 employees.
• Familiarity with pipe, machining, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of ~40 skilled trades employees.
• Balance resources with planners and schedulers to execute repairs and PMs.
• Drive productivity and ensure safe operations per OSHA.
• Lead safety programs and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Oversee payroll approvals and performance appraisals.
• Support hiring and onboarding for apprentices.
• Coordinate with Kodak maintenance peers for shared resources.
• Manage spare parts, workspace organization, and training.

Skills

Pipework

Machining

Electrical

Instrumentation

Leadership

Team management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals division in Rochester, NY. These individuals will work day shifts and support the Specialty Chemicals Inks and Dispersions Manufacturing organization within the Industrial Films and Chemicals division at Eastman Business Park. One will support a 24/7 production schedule, and the second will support a 24/4 production schedule. Both need to support off-hours and weekend issues that may arise.

Primary activities/responsibilities to include:

• Supervise a team of ~ 40 skilled trades employees
• Work with local planners/schedulers to balance skilled trades resources to execute troubleshooting, PM's, and improvement efforts
• Prioritize and drive productivity across the flow
• Lead skilled trades team in adhering to company and OSHA safety practices
• Implement and comply with all company Safety Programs
• Use of lockout/ tagout procedures
• Oversee Electrical safety audits
• Perform payroll approvals
• Performance development and annual appraisals
• Lead performance counseling as necessary
• Oversee development activities for apprentices including Bluebook management
• Local building management support and contact with external vendors/resource providers as needed
• Lead hiring and on-boarding process
• Work with other Maintenance supervisors within Kodak for shared resource needs

Oversight of project activities:

• Spare parts management
• Organizing workspace and cleanup
• Workforce efficiency - planning and execution
• Training and Mentoring
• Workforce skills depth analysis and succession planning

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have familiarity with skilled trades across multiple disciplines including pipe, machinist, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Previous experience managing skilled trades teams of up to 40-50 employees.
• Prior leadership experience of people, either as group leaders, supervisors, or multiple project management activities.
• Ability to physically investigate and inspect areas that would include ladders, multiple steps, enclosed areas, including areas with limited lighting.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

EOE Policy Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Experience Level: 10+ Years

Requisition ID: 2292