Maintenance Supervisor

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities in a unionized environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead 5S, TPM, lean manufacturing, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize equipment performance.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and inventory.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Certified trade qualification as a Millwright or Electrician is required; Red Seal is preferred.
• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Five or more years of lead technician or manufacturing plant experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of unionized work environments and labor relations.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and programming; Allen-Bradley experience is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP or Maximo.
• Knowledge of facility infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water, sewer, and plant utilities.
• Knowledge of ovens, conveyors, machining, mixers, sanders, saws, other processing equipment, and clean room environments.
• Knowledge of PLC controls, robot applications and maintenance, SCADA, and MES systems.
• Demonstrated success implementing 5S, lean, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed.

Compensation

• Salary range is $85K to $105K per year plus an annual bonus.

Workplace

• This is an onsite position at PPG's Cambridge facility.

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