Maintenance Supervisor

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Supervise mechanics and work performed by contractors. Manage planned and unplanned
maintenance work and jobs for both daily work and maintenance outages. Provide on-the-spot,
on-the-job equipment-related expertise and technical guidance. Enhance communication and
coordination between maintenance and other departments, especially the production department.
* Effectively manages the utilization of planned maintenance hours to maximize machine line
efficiency and production volumes. Actively participate in the planning, coordination, and
implementation of maintenance activities to ensure they are consistently successfully completed
in the allotted time frame while ensuring the work completed allows for excellent machine
reliability. Follow up on issues that did not go as planned during shutdowns and implement
methods to prevent future occurrences.
* Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and
defined standards of training. Lead maintenance department safety meetings. Monitor
compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure
deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.

* Ensure maintenance technicians are well trained, involved, and committed to meeting department
expectations including following all safety requirements.
* Support department expense target goals by minimizing maintenance costs without negatively
impacting operating results. Support efforts to minimize cost for major repair items and efforts to
minimize purchased maintenance costs by utilizing company personnel for maintenance and
capital projects versus using outside contractors whenever possible. Evaluate alternative parts or
new suppliers to improve costs. Identify shop and fabrication work opportunities that can be
performed in house versus being completed by outside resources.
* Support efforts for the large capital projects within the plant. Participate in maintenance efforts to
review equipment design, layout, and safety related aspects of new equipment. Ensure
maintenance technicians understand changes that will result from new equipment.
Level Based Competencies
Safety Leadership
Communication
Decision Making
Positive Approach
Creating a Culture of Trust
Emotional Intelligence Essentials
Coaching
Adaptability
Resolving Conflict
Guiding Team Success
Driving For Results
Technical knowledge/skills
* Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems
* Proficiency in electrical distribution systems and instrumentation
* Proficiency in PLC programming, debugging and troubleshooting.
* Proficiency with electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as intermediate proficiency
using variable frequency drives and AC & DC drives.
* Knowledge of rotating equipment, machine design, bearings and lubrication.
* Ability to read blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, and sketches
* Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedure.
General knowledge/skills
* Strong Communication Skills
* Analytical and problem solving skills
Leadership/Supervision
* Ability to lead/influence/manage people
* Establish and maintain standards of performance and accountability
Education/Experience
* Minimum High School Graduate/GED Equivalent, College Degree and/or Trade Certification
Preferred
* 5+ years skilled trade experience, plus supervisory experience

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

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