Description/Job Summary
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Supervise a group of up to 5 employees responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment used in the manufacturing of polyethylene blown film, flexographic printing, and out of line bag making. On a daily basis, must be able to effectively communicate (orally and written) with employees and other departmental personnel. Key accountabilities of position include managing safety, equipment, cost, and regulations.
Responsibilities/Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Observe all safety precautions and regulations. Be proactive in addressing safety issues and concerns.
- Responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions.
- Understand and comply with all current plant policies and procedures.
- Must be able to make decisions in an independent mode, if necessary.
- Responsible for managing the payroll, hours, and scheduling of maintenance employees for both locations (Brokerage and Central).
- Experienced in mechanical and electrical design and engineering, and drawing.
- Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and processes.
- Responsible for safety and regulatory training and compliance.
- Responsible for monthly reporting of maintenance hours, spending, etc. for monthly financial packet.
- Schedule Preventive Maintenance, and shutdowns for switch gears and Infrared testing.
- Must be able to negotiate with contractors and vendors.
- Responsible for delegating maintenance and work order priorities.
- Escorts auditors for regulatory compliance and insurance audits.
- Responsible for submitting input to monthly activity report and all other requested reports.
- Conducts monthly/quarterly/annual self audits for regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Fills in as purchasing/receiving as needed.
- Maintains day to day operations of manufacturing.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:
- Must possess ambition and make suggestions for improvement.
- Must have good interpersonal/leadership skills and be able to interface with all departments and associate levels. Must be able to interact with multiculture backgrounds staff and vendors.
- Must have good teamwork skills and be able to interface with all crew members and relief personnel and work toward resolving conflict congenially. Make an extra effort to deal with coworkers and supervisors on a mature and positive basis.
- Must have flexibility to accept additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
- Must be willing to work off-shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary for business needs.
- Willingness to travel since some travel may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to perform work efficiently and effectively under short notice.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
- Must be capable of standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- Must be capable of pulling and pushing a loaded cart with up to 50 pounds of force.
- Must be able to climb on ladders or other authorized equipment for cleaning.
- Forklift experience preferred.
Required Skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
Minimum of Associate degree in Engineering and 5 years' experience, or 10+ years' experience as Plant Engineer.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Candidates must be willing to travel.
Skills/Competencies: Excellent verbal/written skills, organized and able to multi-task.
Other Skills: Must be able to speak, read and write the English language, Bilingual Spanish a plus but not required.
Preferred Skills
Must have office organizational skills in order to review, request and verify the purchase of items needed for the department.
Strong leadership skills and vast experience managing a team of various background.
Details
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
A. Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
B. Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
C. Stooping, bending the body downward and forward by bending spine and waist.
Example: Changing paper in printer, copier machine.
D. Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
E. Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
F. Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
G. Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Example: Giving signals, reaching for material or handle on item.
H. Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Example: Making copies, giving presentations, directing traffic.
I. Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
J. Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
K. Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
L. Lifting, raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
DEGREE OF LIFTING:
5-25 lbs. 26-50 lbs. 51-100 lbs. 101 lbs. or greater
M. Fingering, picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.
N. Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
O. Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
P. Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; via face to face or telephone.
Q. Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40-dB loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
R. Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Example: Filing, sorting mail, starting ignition of machinery.
