Maintenance Supervisor Damprid

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supervising all aspects of WM Barrs Maintenance organization to achieve cost and efficiency goals. Responsibilities include supervising the work activities of skilled employees, responsible for the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, lines, tools and machinery; will also insure required tools, equipment and parts are available and in good working order. Will provide Manufacturing with support to meet customer and production requirements; will provide Engineering with project support. Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager, Engineering and includes responsibility for the work performance of other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and manages the TPM program to ensure all maintenance and preventive maintenance activities are thorough and completed in a timely and professional manner; maintains all records of preventive maintenance; identifies solutions to improve equipment uptime and eliminate repetitive problems; continues to build and foster the Maintenance Excellence Program methodology.

• Develops programs and processes to ensure all tools and equipment are well maintained and to provide continuous capabilities to meet production requirements and customer specifications.

• Provides leadership to his/her organization and manages performance through effective communications and development of employees; practices effective performance management by establishing measurable objectives for all employees; rewards excellence and deals quickly with performance issues. Ensures that all mechanics are properly trained and capable of doing their jobs.

• Develops capital projects to improve plant performance, replace obsolete equipment and/or reduce costs; installs new production lines and manages projects for new equipment; maintains existing lines; responds promptly to, and completes, all production line maintenance requests.

• Recommends methods, materials and layouts for improvements and cost reductions based on manufacturing needs and capabilities.

• Monitors department budget which includes the procurement and storage of all equipment parts; insures that the department stays within budgeted guidelines, analyzes and explains variances; develops and implements solutions to reduce costs.

• Provides monthly and other reports as requested

• Ensures maintenance department goals are met, including project, cost, quality, and safety objectives.

• Maintains effective working relationships with vendors to obtain quotes and purchase

• materials, parts, and supplies; manages inventory including requisition system.

• Interfaces with Operations, Logistics, and other departments to communicate requirements for equipment downtime, repairs, and changeovers.

• Performs other work and special projects as directed by Manager, Engineering.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelors degree and 3 or more years production maintenance experience and 5 or more years of supervisory experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. ISO 9000 experience and lean manufacturing a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel:

• Typical manufacturing environment with loud noise level.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, talk, hear and see for extended periods of time

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to work near moving machinery; work in high precarious places; high exposure to fumes or airborne particles; limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and extreme heat or cold.

• Some travel may be required.

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.

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