Plant maintenance supervisor job description

Jackson, TN - Plant Engineer
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Engineer is responsible for leading the maintenance process, coordinating facility maintenance and capital at Sonoco's Jackson, TN location. The Jackson Sonoco plant manufactures Rigid Paper Containers utilized in food packaging and grease cartridges. Direct reports include a Maintenance Planner, Purchaser, and a Maintenance Supervisor who manages the hourly maintenance technicians. The plant operates a 24x7 and only shuts down occasionally for Holidays.
What you will be doing:
Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive Sonoco safety process to prevent injuries. Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the Sonoco Maintenance Excellence process.Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team - positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house. Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team. Excellent organization, project management and communication skills Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA's, 5Why's, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.Process-oriented. Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Job Specifications:
You have 3-5+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment.Have a bachelor's degree in industrial maintenance, Engineering, or a related filed or applicable experience.TPM or Reliability field experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

+ Department: Dof Central Utilities Plant

+ School Area: Department of Facilities

+ Employment Type: Full-Time

+ Employment Category: Exempt

+ Visa Sponsorship Available: No

+ Schedule: M-F

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, Facilities-Central Utilities Plant (CUP), to organize and manage the maintenance staff for the CUP. Will assign mechanics, electricians, and instrumentation and control personnel to planned work packages; assign personnel directly in the event of emergent, critical work; consult with engineers and manufacturers' representatives regarding design or procedural changes for improved efficiency and reliability of all power plant equipment; supervise contractors; assist CUP engineers and planner; and ensure all safety and environmental compliance requirements are followed.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: at least five years' maintenance experience in a power plant or other industrial facility of similar size/complexity to the MIT CUP; broad knowledge of power plant equipment, controls, and systems; demonstrated knowledge of boiler and turbine controls and related mechanical equipment; and strong written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: B.S. in engineering; one year of supervisory experience in a union environment; experience leading the maintenance of co-generation units, industrial boilers, large mechanical chillers, and gas turbines; and experience using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), preferably SAP. Job #21979-10Physical requirements: lifting weights of up to 50 pounds; working on feet for up to twelve-hour periods; ascending stairs and ladders climbing; wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.).Working conditions: extreme variations in noise levels and temperatures/spaces, including exposure to outside environmental conditions with temperatures below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour; proximity to mechanical parts and electrical current; and exposure to high heat or chemicals.

Must be available during planned and unplanned outages and respond to maintenance-related plant emergencies, as needed, on a 24/7 basis. 10/13/22

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.
• Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers. Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; Performs basic plumbing, mechanical work. Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics. Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, and boiler. Other duties as required or assigned

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude; Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques; Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes; Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions; Good verbal and/or written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to meet attendance schedule; Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

• Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

Work is performed in a high volume production warehouse setting and regularly exposed to dust and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs; Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting; Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time; Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.

• Experience:

• Travel Requirements:

• Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• License Requirements/ Certifications:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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