Poro Area Maintenance Front Line Supervisor

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The Poromerics Area Maintenance First Line Supervisor is responsible for the effective and safe execution of all daily activities performed by the area maintenance organization. They are responsible for performance management, improvement & utilization of maintenance management systems, and development of the maintenance organization. The Maintenance FLS ensures maintenance work is performed in compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards while meeting business needs.

This position is on call every other week after hours and every other weekend.

• Embrace and role‑model Qnity Foundational Principles and Values.
• Lead a team of up to 10 direct reports across all shifts that supports all operations in the Poromerics Area. Accountable for personnel management of direct reports including recognition, goal setting, coverage planning for time off, and performance management.
• Ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance tasks through safe work practices, procedures, and operational discipline. Participate in job cycle checks and daily line walks. Drive good shop and job site housekeeping.
• Coach, develop and provide regular and timely safety, behavior, and performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations, and improve team effectiveness.
• Ensure proper training, competency development, and fitness for service for all employees on the team.
• Complete administrative requirements and standard work, including participating in daily and weekly scheduling and update meetings, reviewing and issuing scheduled and emergency work to personnel, following up and reporting on job status, reviewing work order and calibration documentation, leading team meetings, and ensuring initial, mid‑year, and year‑end performance partnership reviews are completed.
• Hire, retain, and develop talent to meet current and future capabilities.
• Drive improvement in work execution quality and accuracy. Report schedule compliance metrics and track misses and breakdowns.
• Daily interface with maintenance contractors scheduled to perform work within the Poromerics Area, including scheduling, safety compliance, quality of work and time management.
• Ensuring contractor personnel are trained in specific skills competency for assigned tasks; i.e. confined space trained, etc.

• 5+ years of experience required, with maintenance experience in an industrial setting preferred.

• Prior supervisory experience, either in a permanent or detail role preferred.
• Self‑motivated and able to work and make decisions without close supervision.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must build relationships and collaborate with multiple resources to resolve issues.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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