Maintenance Supervisor

Description

As the Maintenance Supervisor at Shawmut, you will play a key role in maintaining the efficient and safe operations of our maintenance department. You will serve as a vital communication link between senior management and the maintenance team, ensuring the smooth flow of information. Collaborating closely with team members, this position involves a diverse range of multi-skilled responsibilities related to equipment, repairs, and facility maintenance. Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both efficiently and effectively, will be instrumental to your success in this role. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage preventative maintenance schedules, work orders, specifications, blueprints, and schematics.
• Receive work orders and review priorities: assign projects to appropriate personnel, review requirements and provide guidance as needed.
• Oversee the location of new equipment and assemble machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation; build or recommend      replacement parts as needed through purchase orders and ERP System.
• Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervision; ensure work area(s) and equipment are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, that prescribed safety measures are followed, and established company/department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to.
• Respond to emergency situations which may include equipment malfunction requiring troubleshooting and corrective action(s)      to resolve situational or mechanical problems, use trade skills to minimize equipment down time.
• As part of the Plant Emergency Team, provide appropriate support as needed to all areas of the plant.
• Monitor preventative maintenance program and ensure work is completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.
• Maintain all aspects and related tasks for plant equipment in the “E-Maintenance” program.
• Contribute suggestions for improving department productivity and efficiency.
• Provide performance support and recommendations to management regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and wage adjustments.
• Train maintenance mechanics in all areas of their position; ensuring training plans are completed.
• Prepare and maintain records of work performed or other data, reports as required. 
• Maintain established quality and quantity standards. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 3 years industrial maintenance supervision is required.
• Associate degree or higher in Industrial maintenance or related technical field preferred.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance operations and supervise a diverse team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills along with professional maturity.
• Strong problem-solving skills. 
• Strong knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience managing vendors and oversight of installation and repair activities.
• OSHA certification or knowledge of safety regulations is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds with the assistance of coworkers as needed.

This position manages staff on all three shifts and will require occasional weekend hours; candidates must be able to have flexibility with their weekly work schedule as needed.

About Us:

Shawmut Corporation pioneers textile innovation, delivering high-performance materials for Automotive, Health & Safety, Defense, and Custom Laminating Solutions. Proudly operating since 1916, we now operate globally with thirteen locations across three continents. Our team excels in engineering and analytics, fostering a collaborative environment to meet industry demands. Committed to sustainability and employee well-being, we offer safe, healthy workplaces. Join us and be part of a dynamic, innovative company shaping the future of textiles.

About the location:

Shawmut Corporation's Park Avenue Technical Center in Burlington, North Carolina is a premier hub for innovation in the US textile industry. With a world-class team comprising design, engineering, lab, technical, manufacturing, and program management experts, this facility is at the forefront of supporting several of Shawmut’s core markets, including Automotive, Filtration, Military and Protective, and Health and Safety. As one of the largest and most technologically advanced and sustainable fabric finishing operations in the US, this recently renovated facility also boasts cutting-edge customer meeting and collaboration facilities alongside state-of-the-