Maintenance Supervisor

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LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application‑specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium‑doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees.

To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We currently seek a Maintenance Supervisor to help support our Facilities Department in our Norcross location.

• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
• Monitor critical systems of facilities to ensure functionality
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Manage and direct day‑to‑day trades personnel work assignments
• Maintain maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure that designated buildings, plant and facilities are fit for purpose and to provide proactive support/solutions when required
• Ensure health and safety policies are in compliance
• HAZWOPER Certified
• Allocate workload and supervise janitorial and landscaping staff
• Use in‑house CMMS to create, manage and report day‑to‑day work assignments and preventive maintenance activities
• Coordinate off‑hours and weekend work
• Participate in the on‑call duty roster for critical or emergency events
• Perform other related duties as required

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in progressive roles; 7+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Six‑sigma Green/Black Belt Certification and Lean Certification a plus
• Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable
• SAP Experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word and Power Point; acute ability to understand and use data for continuous improvement
• Experience working in a Union environment

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role‑models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.