Maintenance Supervisor

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION

Lead activities of employees (on multiple shifts) engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment. Ensure the execution of daily orders and project work of preventive/predictive maintenance to ensure the least amount of down time. Eliminate all causes of failure and ensure full useful life in coordination with daily maintenance. Provide technical and problem solving support for the plant and maintenance employees. Support and execute plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals for overall maintenance performance. Ensure production schedules are met and all issues are resolved and communicated in a timely fashion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience. Three plus years' related experience in a manufacturing environment. Thorough knowledge of a specialized or technical field, such as maintenance technology. Solid blueprint and schematic reading skills. Understanding of machine repair/rebuild, hydraulic, welding, fabricating, and pipe fitting skills. Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated skills in leading and participating in cross functional teams. Strong analytical skills to gather data from multiple sources and report findings. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree. Five plus years' related experience in a manufacturing environment. CMRP Certification. Experience supervising a maintenance department and overseeing departmental costs. Experience in major capital projects. Experience with predictive maintenance technologies. Formal team and leadership training with demonstrated success. Knowledge or maintaining part inventory and work orders. Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office products.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead maintenance employees to ensure that production needs are met. Ensure employees are trained and adhering to all safety policies and procedures. Act as a working supervisor performing maintenance activities as needed - Business specific, please update at time of posting. Promote employee development through building skills, training, team building, and mentoring. Conduct employee performance reviews ensuring that meaningful feedback is given and goals are set to provide growth and improvement. Identify and work with outside contractors. Supervise departmental resources in order to develop and maintain a well-organized and trained service group. Manage departmental budget. Use cost effective measures to maintain department's budget. Lead and/or sponsor in the implementation of Continuous Improvement related to operations and cost of material. Support and lead 5S initiatives throughout the plant. Maintain equipment and facility according to regulatory code. Coordinate repairs and projects with production and maintenance employees. Plan and obtain all necessary materials for maintenance projects. Purchase appropriate supplies to meet production requirements. Maintain, locate and expedite replacement parts and critical spares. Design and fabricate solutions to enhance safety, quality, and operational effectiveness. Work diligently to ensure MRO inventory optimization to reduce cost Ensure a safe working environment for employees across all shifts. Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements. Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

POSITION CHALLENGES

Monitoring budget and inventory levels to be cost effective to meet plant requirements. Ensuring equipment uptime and availability in a 24/7 operations environment. Accepting multiple tasks from various levels of management yet maintaining strict deadlines. Producing an organized and systematic approach to the plant's needs, manpower, equipment, training, etc. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you're part of a four-generation family business. That means, you're not just an employee, you're one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit - together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn't go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy.

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