Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

Location: Indianapolis

Objective /

Purpose:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing maintenance operations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant equipment and facilities. This role provides direct supervision to maintenance personnel and is accountable for preventative maintenance, repairs, safety compliance, and accurate timekeeping for the maintenance team.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Areas:
Compounding, Recycling, Wash lines, Size Reduction, Blending & Pulverizing Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

Leadership:
Positively motivates his/her team to meet shift and business expectations.

• Is the model of integrity, ethics, and safety.
• Ensures the entire team is productively engaged.
• Delegates and gives direction to ensure business results.
• Gives positive feedback, constructive coaching, and applies discipline when necessary.
• Communicates effectively through active listening, reflective thought, and providing constructive and positive direction.
• Completes all business administrative requirements with accuracy and in a timely manner. Examples include but are not limited to time cards, annual reviews, and production work order packets.

Performance must reflect the appropriate level of expertise and achievement of desired results for the items listed below.

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Ensure preventative maintenance activities are completed according to established schedules.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support machine uptime and minimize downtime through proactive maintenance planning.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment service history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability.
• Review, correct, and approve maintenance employee timesheets in the timekeeping system.
• Ensure all hours worked, overtime, PTO, and attendance entries are accurate and submitted by payroll deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies in coordination with HR and Payroll.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage for all shifts, weekends, and special projects.

Safety:
Responsible for the safety of his/her employees and the safe operation of the plant while on shift.

• Models safety in his/her behaviors, conversations, and decisions.
• Mentor and Coach team on safety practices.
• Responsible for safety huddles at the beginning of the shift.
• Supervise team follows Blue Polymers Life Safety Rules.
• Supervise the use of PPE and flowing the PPE Matrix.
• Engage Team on the safe operation of forklifts.
• Directs housekeeping practices during the shift.
• Supervise the prevention of pellet spills and any other environmental impact at the site.
• Ensure the team is training according the plan.
• Reports on a timely manner any safety and environmental incident.

Quality:
Ensures his/her team has a quality mindset and responsible for product quality while on shift

• Lead team to produce quality maintenance on machinery, on-time in accordance with production schedule.
• Ensure maintenance operations align with Blue Polymers policies and procedures.
• Enforce adherence to safety programs, lockout/tagout procedures, and training requirements.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct within the maintenance team.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour regulations related to timekeeping

Productivity:
Ensures the team is gainfully employed and productively producing product to meet shift/day/weekly and monthly…