Mechanical Supervisor

This is a permanent job with our client located near Newberry, Michigan.  Full relocation is paid.  For immediate consideration please rush your current resume today!

JOB PURPOSE:

To oversee mechanical maintenance department, diagnose equipment failures and repair problems as they arise. To supervise, coordinate and lead employees and activities within the Mechanical Maintenance Department in the areas of preventative and predictive maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuous improvement towards a true safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs; developing SOP’s, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
• Supervise and develop mechanical maintenance department personnel, including training, performance management and scheduling activities.  Assist with hiring process.
• Schedule and assign preventative/predictive maintenance: including working with hydraulics, electrical, pneumatic, power-transmissions, welding, fabrication, vibration analysis, balancing, alignment, oil analysis and non destructive testing (NDT).
• Oversee department inventory and inventory control.
• Prepare departmental reports for internal distribution.
• Supervise construction and installation of new equipment.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet plant objectives, diagnose complex equipment problems, meet plant goals and manage department budget.
• Maintain and manage equipment file system including: mechanical drawings, vendor manuals and information and change documents.
• Maintain knowledge of industry-wide technological developments.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

?Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, operations and predictive/preventative maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of continuous operation manufacturing process and improvement process.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer and supporting software for communication and analytical functions.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
• Proven budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & P&ID schematics.
• Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in manufacturing operations or a related field Preferred.
• 4+ years’ predictive/preventative maintenance systems experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Plant & office environment.  Exposure to machinery, electrical sources, dust, chemicals, & loud noise.