Maintenance Foreman

Description

Job Summary

Supervises the daily activities of maintenance, workflow scheduling, and personnel in compliance with quality procedures and ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Supervises daily plant maintenance activities to efficiently allocate resources and coordinates workflow as determined by available product queues and equipment and personnel availability.

· Collaborates with the Machine Shop Superintendent, Director of Maintenance, and Engineering to review and analyze production and maintenance history reports, equipment maintenance trends, and develop improved maintenance methods to increase efficiency and reduce downtime and equipment failures. 

· Ensures adherence to/compliance with company policies, rules and regulations and reporting requirements relating to safety/heath, performance standards, operating procedures, processes, and training requirements.

· Trouble shoots mechanical and electrical problems and provides technical support and direction for maintenance personnel.  

· Maintains critical repair parts inventory levels and outside service agreements. 

· Partners with Machine Shop Superintendent to review maintenance and calibration records to meet ISO Standards.

· Acts as a liaison with union and union employees to establish and retain positive union relations.

· Implements and monitors hourly employee training progression.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

· Supervises and directs daily activities within the department, including but not limited to: instructing/monitoring employees, training employees, monitoring employee attendance and managing staffing requirements and operations within production standards and the current union labor agreement.

· This position will be looked at to take on increasing responsibility throughout the maintenance group to eventually progress to a Superintendent level employee.

Requirements

Education/Experience (all education/experience bullets are required unless noted as “preferred”)

· BA/BS in engineering or related field preferred.

· 3-5 years supervising maintenance in diagnosing and repairing large machining and grinding equipment

· Formal industrial electrical systems and troubleshooting education with PLC and Motion Controls

· Strong working knowledge of CMMS software, Total Productive Maintenance, & Reliability Centered Maintenance

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (all knowledge, skills and abilities are required unless noted as “preferred”)

· Ability to lead employees within the maintenance group and surrounding groups

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize projects

· Ability to function in a team environment

· Ability to interpret and schedule according to union contract guidelines

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance

· Independent judgment and decision making abilities 

· Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products to organize and communicate

· Proven leadership and motivational abilities

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills
 
 

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability

Pre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires