Maintenance Supervisor

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for asset reliability in a safety first and continuous improvement environment and culture. They plan and supervise the preventive maintenance and repair of production process equipment for the facility.  .  They support building infrastructure and administration area needs by working in conjunction with the Facilities Department.  They direct, train, council, hire and supervise the maintenance team. Contractors performing maintenance related work may also be directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. 

Job Duties:

• Administer and support safety and environmental programs on site; Ensures compliance of your team and your personal habits with health and safety policies and procedures.

• Promptly address any unsafe acts or conditions as they become known.  

• Maintain effective housekeeping activities and organization for your area of responsibility and of your team  

• Assume responsibility for EHS standards as they apply to the maintenance department and the plant. Communicates hazardous work to production staff.  

• Ensure contractor compliance with the Company safety standards.  

• Understand the planned maintenance system and ensure maintenance schedules and intervals are current and accurate.  

• Ensure the timely and effective repair of facility machinery and equipment including machine tools, test systems, assembly systems, HVAC equipment, and other factory equipment. Maintain close communication and coordination with the Facilities Department, Safety and Environmental Department, and Plant Management.  

• Implement and maintain routine preventative maintenance program for facility and equipment considered critical to continuing operations. Maintain an asset management system to support machine uptime metrics and provide mechanic accountability to gauge the department performance.  

• Review work requests/orders daily. Prioritize and balance maintenance workload accordingly.  

• Make changes to preventative maintenance schedules based on OEM input and plant experience.  

• Create PM’s for existing and new equipment by working with direct manager or other functional areas such as manufacturing engineering. Assign PM’s to internal or external resources as required. . Reviews and approves completed work to ensure accuracy and completion. Maintains asset records for equipment.  

• Assist with the development and auditing of LOTO procedures for new equipment with the Safety Department; Ensures lock out tag out, hot work permits, electrical safety, etc. are adhered to.  

• Maintain spares inventory for equipment, systems and processes within the plant.  

• Create and submit appropriate purchase requisitions for required materials and supplies.  

• Perform personnel related activities according to policies and employee handbook. This includes PTO approvals, goal setting, performance reviews, employee development, hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary measures. Develops and executes training programs for employees to ensure team skills are in alignment with departmental needs.