Supervisor, Maintenance

Summary of Position:

Supervises, develops and coordinates activities of maintenance associates responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing equipment/machinery, physical structures, and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Always promote safety through demonstrating and managing adherence to policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Conduct monthly department safety meetings and ensure team has thorough understanding.
• Manage 20-30 technicians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
• Hire and develop a skilled maintenance team to support Wausau operations, facilities and grounds.
• Review and support apprentice activities for state requirements and progress on work experience to meet program requirements.
• Set performance expectations and measure effectiveness of resources, schedule configuration and results with metrics focus on equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Provide coaching and performance management for maintenance personnel to optimize the team effectiveness. This includes daily feedback, recognition, and disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Develop, manage and monitor effectiveness and efficiency of preventative maintenance program with a focus on equipment uptime and maintenance efficiency.
• Develop and manage efficient methods for managing maintenance activities, work requests and purchasing and stocking of parts.
• Responsible for ensuring that the team receives comprehensive training to complete all required tasks.
• Demonstrated behaviors that show close attention to detail which lead to successful troubleshooting, project execution to plan & budget, as well as clear communication with both team members and stake holders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills that demonstrate an ability to resolve problems through root cause identification.
• Team player who can work effectively and respectfully with a variety of people. Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace and promote and support diversity and inclusion.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be willing and able to take calls outside of regular hours as needed
• Self-directed initiative and ability to work independently in a multi-tasking environment, as well as part of a team
• Plan, organize, and schedule the work of department personnel to complete facility projects, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Develop written standard operating procedures and work instructions for key processes.
• Apply Lean principles in own work performance and drive Lean applications with trades team.
• Promote teamwork in a safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with the maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Requires strong communication skills, open communications, ability to convey information both verbally or in written form clear and concisely, speak confidently in group meetings with piers and or co-workers, and good attentive listening.
• Supervisory experience preferred, progressive roles in leadership a requirement.
• Knowledge of painting and anodizing processes preferred.
• Project Management Tools & Experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment needed.
• Must be proficient with computer and software application, word, excel, and iMaintenance.

Physical Demands:

• Physical level 3

• Must work at heights (example, working on overhead cranes)

Work Environment :

• Production work environment

• Exposure to noise from equipment
• Exposure to smells (paint and chemical fumes)
• Exposure to heat/cold/humidity
• Sometimes working with dirty parts/equipment

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)

• Incentive Plans

• 401(k) with employer contribution and match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.