What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Team Supervisor position at TRADEBE?
Job Summary
As the Plant Equipment Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities at our industrial facility in Millington, TN. You will apply your expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC systems to maintain critical equipment.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee all maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and facility efficiency.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Lead emergency repairs and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
- Coordinate planned and unplanned outages, minimizing operational disruptions.
Technical Expertise
- Maintain and troubleshoot shredders, hydraulic systems, analyzers, and pumps.
- Evaluate proper function and repair of mobile equipment (track hoes, backhoes, forklifts).
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals to diagnose and resolve issues.
Budget & Resource Management
- Develop and manage resources to optimize costs while meeting operational needs.
- Oversee parts procurement and inventory management to minimize downtime.
Project & Contractor Coordination
- Manage contractors and ensure work meets safety, quality, and timeline expectations.
- Oversee capital projects from planning to execution, collaborating with engineering and operations.
- Maintain detailed maintenance records and report key metrics to leadership.
Team Leadership & Safety
- Lead, train, and mentor the maintenance team to ensure skill development and strong performance.
- Establish clear goals, conduct evaluations, and identify training opportunities.
- Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with EHS standards.
Requirements
- 3-5 years experience in industrial maintenance.
- 3 years in a maintenance leadership role required; 5 years preferred.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Experience working with outside contractors and 3rd party vendors.
- Working knowledge of plant equipment including shredders, hydraulics, analyzers, PLCs, as well as mobile equipment with propane and diesel engines.
- Previous experience managing a maintenance team in an industrial setting highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of industrial electrical components.
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot complex problems to develop workable solutions.
- Ability to work independently.
