Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Background

• Works under general direction of the Plant Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Broad responsibility to provide industrial maintenance support and supervision for 8-10 direct reports engaged in maintaining and repairing physical structures and equipment.

Tasks

• Train and direct workers engaged in welding, pipefitting, painting, electrical and general industrial maintenance tasks
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment; establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
• Analyze and resolve work problems; assist workers in solving problems
• Perform general plant maintenance (corrective and preventive tasks) and troubleshooting activities of workers supervised.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards
• Confer with others to coordinate activities of individual departments
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew; actively support and provide leadership for company’s initiatives; routinely focus on employees and customer needs
• Assist in staffing activities for department; evaluate employee performance and recommend wage adjustments or change of status; initiate plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
• Requisition tools, equipment and supplies

Specifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 7 or more years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; previous supervision experience preferred
• Knowledge of:
• High level mathematics and English comprehension
• Comprehensive level of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Advanced level of safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures

• Skill in:
• Negotiations and cost-consciousness
• Troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and technical aspects of manufacturing equipment
• Organization and self-motivation
• Reading drawings, service manuals and blueprints

• Ability to:
• Train, supervise and motivate the work of others
• Comprehend and interpret oral and written English instruction
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Deal with problems involving several variables in multiple situations
• Work in cold and hot (120 F) environment
• Lift up to 50 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
• Operate and maintain wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment
• Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
• Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
• Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test

FLSA

• Non-Exempt

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Jost Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).