The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing maintenance work; perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities; as well as train, supervise and evaluate the work of employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement new equipment technologies for manufacturing and quality improvements including equipment upgrades, process technologies, tooling, and manufacturing techniques.

• Supervise and plan the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and process within the facility.

• Coordinate product and process design and changes.

• Confer with management, production, and marketing/sales staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

• Analyze technology, resources, needs, and market and customer demands, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, enforcing rules, and assisting in decisions about the purchase of materials or services.

• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings internally and externally.

• Participate in purchasing maintenance materials and outside technical services in accordance with established company protocol and procedures.

• Assist in the establishment and implementation of systematic preventative maintenance program with the Maintenance and Reliability Manager.

• Investigate equipment failures and unexpected breakdowns. Provide corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.

• Supervise PM and PD (preventive and predictive maintenance) plans with the use of automated software packages.

• Monitor parts requests to ensure adequate inventory and cost efficiencies are being met according to departmental budget.

• Lead CI (continuous improvement) tasks reporting back to management with status updates.

• Ensure equipment and processes are running optimally at all times.

• Provide technical support to our production team and perform other tasks as needed.

• Facilitate selection of appropriate resources (contractors, suppliers, etc.) to minimize costs and assure on time and on budget completion.

• Ensure, enforce, and adhere to all legislative requirements.

• Constantly enhance the motivation and team-spirit of all operation staff.

• Minimize the risk of accidents and pollution.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, mechanical and robotics system.

• Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and ladder/function block logic.

• Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff Twin Cat) and electric circuitry consisting of contractors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work cross-functionally with effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Traits

• Detailed oriented individual capable of time and project management.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.

• 2 to 3 years' experience in supervisory position.

• Experience in working with ABB robots, preferred.

• Experience in highly automated environments, preferred.

• Some fabrication experience preferred