What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor position at Laars Heating Systems Company?
About the Company:
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada.
Primary Function:
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a 2nd shift maintenance department comprised of maintenance personnel, maintenance clerks and planners. This position ensures the team supports the operational goals through effective maintenance of our manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Technicians, and Operations to ensure effective communication on plant equipment issues to optimize uptime and schedule attainment
- Collaborate with plant production supervision to schedule maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities
- Work with engineering, supervisors, and safety to identify and quickly resolve any safety issues
- Work closely with engineering and purchasing to identify key spare parts to be stocked in the crib and their appropriate stocking levels.
- Drive continuous improvement efficiencies in maintenance key processes
- Maintain employee records such as attendance, training, and general performance
- Administer company policies, procedures and negotiated contract provisions in a union environment
- Facilitate the fabrication and/or installation of equipment
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree in Technology, Skilled Trades Certification or related training and experience preferred
- In-depth experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs of production equipment and operating systems
- Oracle or similar ERP system experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
- Strong knowledge of industrial diagnostic and problem-solving techniques including the use of PLC logic ladders
- Proficient in standard computer software such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to quickly grasp and implement new ideas, concepts, and programs to improve maintenance department efficiency
- Availability to work daily and weekend overtime as assigned