Sr. Supervisor, Maintenance

Pittsburgh Glass Works; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturer is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance crews and coordinate activities for plant equipment and facilities. The role demands a strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, along with supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing work orders, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering process improvements to enhance plant performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, compressed air systems, utility systems and water treatment processes.
• Understanding of electrical systems like motors and control equipment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance crews and coordinate activities for plant equipment.
• Manage work orders via SAP-PM system.
• Ensure safety for employees and visitors at the plant.

Skills

Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems

Supervisory experience in manufacturing

Project management skills

Building systems knowledge

Education

8 years’ supervisory experience or equivalent education and experience

Tools

SAP-PM system

Job description

Overview

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Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. Vitro’s glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate. At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future. Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.

Vitro is looking for a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to provide day-to-day supervision for assigned maintenance crews. Responsible for coordinating maintenance activities for plant equipment, building and grounds, including tentative and preventative maintenance, work orders/requests, and project work. The incumbent must interface/update the SAP-PM system. The incumbent supervises assigned maintenance crew tasks, and assists in the training of maintenance employees. Provides leadership and direction to the safety of all employees and visitors to the plant. Collaborates with other departments to optimize production requirements and continuously improve plant performance through process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision for assigned maintenance crews and coordinate maintenance activities for plant equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Interface with SAP-PM system to manage work orders, requests, and project work.
• Supervise maintenance crew tasks and assist in training maintenance employees.
• Provide leadership and direction to safety for all employees and visitors to the plant.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production requirements and drive continuous plant performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems including PLC programming.
• Experience with building systems, including HVAC, compressed air systems, utility systems and water treatment processes.
• Understanding of raw material handling including conveyors, material elevators and associated equipment.
• Understanding of electrical systems and equipment such as motors, motor control centers, transformers, switchgear, control equipment, and process instrumentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations including product and employee safety, OSHA standards.
• Strong leadership, customer service, project management and organizational skills.
• A minimum of 8 years’ supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical hands-on experience in a manufacturing facility. Project management experience required.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing