Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Tunnel City, Wisconsin

Direct daily maintenance activities. Execute planned and unplanned plant maintenance at the lowest possible cost consistent with company quality and safety requirements.

• Prepare and execute Continuous Maintenance Program..
• Develop daily maintenance plans in conformance with MSHA requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance according to company plant specific and Corporate Policies.
• Supervise and schedule hourly maintenance personnel for weekly operations, vacations, etc...
• Advise Operations Manager of all problems or potential problems that affect the proper operation of the plant. Problems may include personnel, equipment, transportation, quality or raw materials.
• Collect, check , analyze/discuss  and/or forward necessary labor and operating data for all required reports such as time cards, weekly operating reports, quarterly reports, and monthly variance  reports.
• Monitor, with the Maintenance/Quarry Superintendent, the plant operations to ensure compliance with all regulations concerning air and water emissions, tailings disposal, land reclamation, erosion and sedimentation control.
• Evaluate, with the Safety Superintendent, safety and training programs and conditions in the plant to assure compliance with Company and MSHA guidelines and regulations.
• Assure maintenance materials and supplies are ordered/purchased as needed.
• Work toward Continuous Improvement in all functions.
• Coordinate and direct activities of subordinates to achieve optimum rates of productivity and availability consistent with long/short range requirements.
• Prepare operating reports as required.
• Prepare ER's for approved projects.
• Develop working relationships with other corporate personnel and plants.
• Handle discipline and grievances as required.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints.
• Direct and coordinate capital projects as directed.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of work performed by subordinates.
• Recommend equipment and process modifications to improve efficiencies.
• Review daily quality reports and ensure quality of products shipped.
• Develop and maintain acceptable labor and employee relations. Understand and properly administer the employee handbook.
• Maintain and ensure safety and good housekeeping. Maintain active involvement in safety programs. Oversee area workplace inspections and ensure follow up on any hazards noted.
• Ensure work standards, policies, plans, and procedures are maintained.  Support management’s policies and programs.
• Maintain open communications with subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• Participate on plant Continuous Improvement project teams as directed by the Steering Team.
• Administer required maintenance scheduling software.

Required Skills

• Seeking candidates with 3-5 years of frontline relevant experience.
• An engineering degree (preferably in Mining Engineering) or equivalent experience desired.