Engineering Supervisor - Opp

Position Summary

The Engineering Supervisor - OPP oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality through Preventative Maintenance (PM) as well as cost efficiency; assists the Engineering Manager with development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; supervises the work of assigned manufacturing Engineers and Mechanics.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

·         Supervises all operations maintenance and reliability activities to optimize equipment uptime, safety, and environmental performance.

·         Submits justification for equipment and assist in the development of support documentation for projects.

·         Maintains the PM software to ensure equipment maintenance and PMs are properly performed and documented.

·         Supervises and inspects repair and maintenance work to ensure the most effective, efficient, and up-to-date maintenance and repair technology and practices are used in a safe and professional manner.

·         Monitors operations and make recommendations to improve efficiency.

·         Implements maintenance best practices and processes including, but not limited to, effective planning and scheduling, complete with KPI tracking; technician precision maintenance training and application of skills; reliability efforts in lubrication, vibration, root cause analysis.

·         Supervises crews to ensure efficient utilization of manpower and contractors.

·         Reviews optimization plans and determines product impact of changes on manufacturing lines.

·         Works with Commercialization to design equipment modifications based on product and packaging types.

·         Adheres to all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) (ensuring machinery is off before performing maintenance or repair), hot work, confined spaces work, use of powered industrial machines, etc.

·         Completes other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Technical Skills Required

·         Possesses critical thinking skills and maintains an enthusiastic and positive approach toward employees and the job function.

·         Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical/blueprint drawings and specification documents.

·         Possesses a sufficient degree of mathematics and engineering skills.

·         Ability to lead a multi-discipline team both as a supervisor and in a technical capacity.

·         Strong organization and communication skills with the proven ability to motivate and manage a team.

·         Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Experience Required

·         Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering preferred, or extensive applicable experience in a related role.

·         Significant industrial maintenance experience required.

·         Ability to operate effectively in the use of business tools including computers, e-mail, and applicable software applications.

Physical Requirements

·         Lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time.

·         Squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing (use of a ladder).

·         While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.