What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Assistant Supervisor or Sr. Maintenance Lead position at Westlake?
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Summary: Plan and coordinate work activities necessary for the maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment. Assume supervisory role in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Assistant Supervisor is to safely and efficiently perform operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Assist in leading maintenance employees.
- Evaluate / determine activities and materials needed for equipment repair.
- Establish preventative maintenance schedules for all production/facility equipment and ensure adherence.
- Plan resource requirements and work activities needed to complete equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Generate maintenance work orders as needed.
- Lead efforts to ensure maintenance technicians' time is used effectively.
- Track status of all open work orders and provide updates to Maintenance Manager.
- Lead and enforce all safety and compliance standards, correct hazards, and ensure all team members follow OSHA, company policies, and required safety procedures at all times.
- Performs other work-related duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Assumes the role of Supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Manager; includes handling vacation requests, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
Qualifications: Knowledge of all functions of the Maintenance department.
Must have knowledge and experience reading complex hydraulics and electrical prints, with smart valves and variable pumps.
Lean manufacturing and CMMS experience a big plus.
Preventative maintenance, PLC and robotics experience preferred.
Understand all production/facility equipment functions and department routines. Demonstrated ability to delegate work, motivate maintenance personnel and follow-up to job completion.
Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 7am - 4:30pm with possible overtime and 24/7 on call capabilities based on business needs.
This is a fully onsite role. Must be able to commute daily to our Brownsville, TN plant.
Hands on, organized and a safety expert.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and Trade School certification preferred. 2 to 5 years’ maintenance experience and prior leadership roles in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions and equipment manuals. Must be able to communicate well verbally with others.
Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills and a solid understanding of equipment specifications / tolerances required.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to sort out several problems at a time. Demonstrate critical thought in troubleshooting and planning of work activities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be able to meet and retain requirements for a forklift license.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to do some climbing on machines, be able to lift 70 pounds, and stand/walk for extended amounts of time.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.
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https://westlake.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/westlake/job/US-Brownsville-TN/Maintenance-Assistant-Supervisor-Brownsville-TN-_R31465