Maintenance Supervisor at Headsbase | Torre

Maintenance Supervisor

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Oregon Zoo, Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR, USA
Posted 11 months ago

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Summary: As an expert, you will bring extensive technical expertise in both process and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience with a proven track record in managing teams, enhancing equipment reliability and driving operational excellence. You will lead diverse teams that include technical and non-technical staff, key support contractors and operations personnel to achieve these goals. Key Responsibilities: People and Labor Management: * Lead and manage all aspects of Safety, Quality and Line Efficiency for the assigned shift. * Lead and manage the Daily Meeting System for the maintenance department. * Lead execution plans through the maintenance and repair cell, building team skills and providing training when applicable. * Support recruitment of mechanics and oversee interviews. * Manage union relationships to foster a positive work environment and resolve conflicts professionally. * Build capabilities within the team, including Shift Leads, by providing employees with tools, skills and opportunities to grow. * Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance in tooling and workshop management. * Manage talent for PM Technicians. Preventive Maintenance: * Lead mean time to repair (MTTR) improvement agenda; during unplanned stops lead decision making and take countermeasures to resume production safely and as soon as possible to minimize MTTR. Post intervention, provide timely feedback and document all learnings. * Gain end-to-end operation and process understanding to improve decision making in all business situations. * Lead Preventive Maintenance (PM) execution agenda within the shift; lead all types of planned or unplanned maintenance programs (run time maintenance, IF-down-do maintenance or preventive maintenance). * Provide on-time feedback from PM execution to update PM plans in SAP. * Prioritize and execute all PMs related to Safety and Quality abnormalities within the shift. * Lead PM execution in small group activities (SGA) on critical line equipment utilizing subject matter experts and escalate training needs for trades technicians and operators. * Support breakdown analysis and action implementation to improve line performance. * Ensure on-time start-up, prioritize end-to-end line readiness based on production priorities to avoid delays and support the line for successful start-up, acting as the point of contact for maintenance needs. Additional Job Requirements: * Optimize cost-effective Maintenance and Reliability (M&R) in support of lean manufacturing principles and business deliverables, providing technical training opportunities for associates in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. * Evaluate and refine equipment reliability plans, strategies, equipment performance and root cause analysis effectiveness. * Ensure all employees understand safety rules and regulations, receive appropriate training and perform work according to regulations. * Minimum 3 years of experience supervising engineering, maintenance or production staff in a manufacturing environment (required). * Experience working with union employees (required). Education / Certifications: Preference is a bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years of experience in a relevant field.