Maintenance Supervisor

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, direction, coordination and performance of all assigned plant maintenance and facility support activities. This includes “Safety First” program leadership, customer relations, employee development, staffing, policy implementation / enforcement, budget preparation and cost control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to effectively manage maintenance staff to support and address a 3-shift / 7-day operation
• Ability to read hydraulic, electrical, and building trade schematics
• Must have strong Hands-on teamwork skills and perform maintenance duties as required
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office and related Maintenance Reporting and control software
• Responsible for all training within the department, to include:
  • New employee training (onboarding)
  • Skills training to improve each mechanic’s knowledge
  • Set-up and manage outside training to improve the team’s abilities
  • All other training is required for the department to function properly
• Ability to manage outside building trades/contractors in an effective and efficient manner
• Plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance system and maintain detailed reports within the system
• Ability to coach, develop and exercise effective priorities and decisions with maintenance staff
• Ability to evaluate, assess and exercise good judgment in the scheduling of resources and maintenance staff

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools
• Good understanding of quality and safety practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management or (or equivalent industry experience) preferred
• 6 years Minimum experience in industrial maintenance preferably in an injection molding environment
• Minimum 4 years in a manager role with demonstrated leadership skills preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, etc.)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing, and vacuum systems
• Must have strong hands-on teamwork skills and perform maintenance duties as required
• Knowledge of ISO elements and understanding of their applicability to the department
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts and OSHA requirements preferred
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office and related Maintenance Reporting and control software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently).

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.