Supervisor Production Maintenance

Sourcing and Placement Ltd; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Coppell, Texas seeks a Supervisor for Production Maintenance. This role requires providing direction and mechanical support to production mechanics while ensuring a steady workflow and timely equipment repairs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in production equipment operation and repair, as well as 3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment. Strong skills in communication and problem-solving are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the operation and repair of production equipment.
• A proven proficiency in the operation and repair of insertion and bindery equipment.
• 3 years min. supervisory experience in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and mechanical support to production mechanics.
• Monitor and ensure timely equipment repairs and production workflow.
• Communicate updates with senior management on strategic scheduling.

Skills

Operation and repair of production equipment

Bindery equipment

Electronic and electric circuit experience

Knowledge of Jet/IQ reporting tools

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

About the job Supervisor Production Maintenance

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction and mechanical support to all production mechanics as required. Monitors all work in progress ensuring that a constant production workflow is maintained and equipment repairs are completed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains our parts inventory for all equipment by providing a complete list of parts to be ordered, including the vendor to be used and the associated cost for each part.
• Monitor records of preventive maintenance performed on equipment and ensures that the maintenance occurs according to scheduled deadlines.
• Keeps informed of all new technology and equipment used by the technical support and production operations departments.
• Fills in and assumes all Management responsibilities in the Department Managers absence.
• Accountable to meet or exceed Cost Per Unit targets on his/her shift (i.e. labor costs, overtime, inventory control etc.)
• Monitors and maximizes machine throughput.
• Coaches, counsels, motivates, develops, supports, encourages and instructs all Technicians under direct report.
• Verifies all administrative work is filled out properly, monitoring and following departmental procedures.
• Reward, Recognizes and Disciplines associates.
• Maintains all records pertaining to department personnel under individuals report.
• Span of control, approx: 6-8 FTAs + 6-8 TEs and all production equipment used by technical support and production operations.
• Position requires daily communication/ updates with senior management on strategic work scheduling issues.
• Monitors daily reports on throughput and equipment downtime giving feedback to department personnel.
• May perform other duties/responsibilities as needed or assigned

Skills:

Technical/Trade School, operation and repair of production equipment., bindery equipment, electronic and electric circuit experience, Jet/IQ

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience and a proven proficiency in the operation and repair of production equipment.
• A proven proficiency in the operation and repair of insertion and bindery equipment, electronic and electric circuit experience necessary.
• Electrical and electronics repair a plus.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of reporting tools Jet/IQ
• Experienced in Microsoft Office.
• 3 years min. supervisory experience in a high-volume production environment

Functional/technical skills

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and to work under pressure due to time constraints as necessary