Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Overview

Lead a powerhouse team of Maintenance Supervisors, driving the success of our building and equipment maintenance efforts. As a key player, you develop bold strategies to minimize mechanical downtime and keep production lines running at full throttle.

• Maintenance Systems Management: Take charge of maintenance systems to drive peak performance and minimize costs. Implement best in class systems like Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and TPM.
• Maintenance Staff and Safety: Lead and inspire the maintenance team through effective delegation, planning, and organizing. Champion plant safety by enforcing policies and procedures.
• Solutions & Troubleshooting: Provide quick and effective solutions for day to day operational challenges, keeping the plant running smoothly.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Partner with the Plant Engineer to design and manage a top tier program using the SAP PM Module.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Track and report maintenance performance across all areas, guiding continuous improvement efforts.
• Flexibility and Leadership: Step up in the absence of key personnel to ensure tasks are completed or delegated efficiently.
• People Management: Drive a positive employee experience through development and coaching.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university and 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
• Advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g., PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering).
• Thorough knowledge of world class maintenance management systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organizational planning, teamwork, and analytical reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficiency in SAP.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and technical skills; presentation skills preferred.

Relocation package available:
Yes

The plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level is usually moderate but can be loud. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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