Primary Objective: Supervises the activities of hourly maintenance technicians and equipment to ensure continual operation for the Press area.

Major Functions and Scope:

1. Leadership & Personnel Management

· Supervise hourly maintenance personnel involved in maintenance, repair, programming, and service of plant facilities and equipment.

· Interview and train new employees as needed.

· Maintain employee performance records; provide regular coaching and feedback to improve skills and productivity.

· Evaluate and manage employee performance in accordance with company policy.

· Manage team scheduling, attendance, vacation planning, and daily work assignments to ensure proper coverage.

· Conduct safety meetings, shift hand‑off meetings, and team development sessions.

· Develop and implement training procedures to improve technical skills and support learning of new processes and equipment.

· Ensure all required technical training is provided to maintain competency across the team.

2. Equipment & Facilities Maintenance

· Ensure all press department equipment is operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

· Oversee proper functioning of environmental equipment such as dust collectors.

· Maintain an organized press department, Powder Delivery, Enea Pad and Die shop to support safe and efficient operations.

· Inspect dies to ensure they are in proper working condition and verify die inventory adequacy to meet production planning requirements.

· Coordinate die rebuilds with external vendors and ensure timely return and quality.

· Ensure Preventive Maintenance Program execution and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

3. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

· Troubleshoot press equipment, dies, and related process issues to ensure tile quality and maximize press throughput.

· Analyze equipment problems and determine corrective actions that minimize downtime, lower costs, and improve yield.

· Recommend improvements to systems, processes, or equipment; implement approved changes.

4. Operations & Cross‑Functional Support

· Support Operations Department as needed to maintain production flow and meet performance targets.

· Collaborate with other departments (Safety, Quality, Operations, Corporate) to resolve issues and coordinate activities.

· Assist with spare parts management to ensure availability of critical components.

5. Safety & Environmental Compliance

· Ensure all safety and environmental regulations, policies, and standards are followed.

· Perform or support safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.

· Promote safe work practices and reinforce compliance with procedures such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and PPE use.

6. Planning, Documentation & Reporting · Collect and record data including requisitions, labor hours, work tags, PM documentation, and machine records. · Ensure the completion and accuracy of preventive maintenance work orders and documentation. · Provide input to improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

7. Department Presence & Support · Maintain a consistent and visible presence in the press department and related areas to support maintenance and operational activities. · Be readily available on the floor to respond to equipment issues, assist technicians, and coordinate Maintenance team in real time. · Ensure strong communication and alignment between Maintenance and Operation teams throughout the shift. 8. Other Responsibilities · Perform other duties as assigned to support department and plant objectives.

Education and Knowledge:

knowledge that are required. College or Technical degree in Engineering, Electronics or related field highly preferred. High school diploma and five plus years of maintenance leadership experience may substitute for a degree. Three or more years of technical leadership experience required. Knowledge of electrical, PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electronic equipment and systems required.

Experience:

• Requires 3 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience and prior leadership experience. Tile manufacturing equipment knowledge is a plus.

Competencies:

• Core competencies include good communication and problem solving skills, mathematical aptitude, data analysis and interpretation, and ability to prioritize. Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets. Strong/Proven interpersonal skills a must. Effective and persuasive communications skills both written and verbal required.

Associates Supervised:

• Hourly 10 Technicians

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.