Supervisor, Maintenance Services - 3rd Shift

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team! 

POSITION PURPOSE 

*This position is for 3rd Shift (Sun.-Thurs., 11:00pm - 7:30am)* The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a group of 10–20 union associates, including machine operators and maintenance mechanics. This role supports production schedules by ensuring readiness through proper planning, parts availability, and tooling to enable quick and efficient changeovers. The Maintenance Supervisor monitors, services, repairs, and maintains all production equipment across one (1) assigned shift.

The primary focus of this position is to minimize downtime and maximize production output while meeting company safety, quality, cost, and productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 

• Direct and coordinate the mechanical and electrical integrity of the assigned machine group to meet company production goals.
• Communicate and report daily with the Maintenance Manager and Production Manager.
• Be actively present on the production floor, routinely checking production lines and all required documentation throughout the shift.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance (PM) and unscheduled work tickets are completed, or that plans for completion are clearly established.
• Verify that machines are ready for start-up in accordance with production schedules.
• Ensure that information related to next-shift mechanical requirements is properly communicated to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with Production Shift Supervisors, Team Leaders, and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize technical issues preventing machines from achieving target performance.
• Assist Production Management in identifying and resolving non-maintenance-related issues.
• Support the definition of specification requirements for raw materials.
• Assist Building Maintenance in emergency situations as needed.
• Monitor parts inventory levels during and after repairs to ensure appropriate stock quantities are maintained.
• Administer payroll, discipline, and other clerical responsibilities for direct reports.
• Evaluate the performance of direct reports and provide coaching and mentoring as needed.
• Ensure all maintenance team members are trained on departmental SOPs and company policies.
• Work closely with HR and management to hire, onboard, and train new employees.
• Build positive relationships with crew members by setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent application of rules related to cross-training, promotions, and employee development. Review employee performance with management as needed.
• Partner with the Maintenance Manager to ensure all maintenance SOPs and work instructions are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure smooth handoff between shifts by providing the incoming supervisor with complete information regarding line status, equipment issues, and outstanding actions. Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure all line reports, batch records, line clearances, and related documentation are properly completed by operators and mechanics.
• Be willing to work overtime, including Saturdays and Sundays, as required by production demand to ensure adequate shift coverage.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 

• Schedule attainment/OEE
• Waste/Scrap data
• Audit observations
• Parts inventory management
• Production and QA Documentation compliance

QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• College or trade school graduate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated technical ability to set up and troubleshoot high-speed packaging equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using a variety of mechanical measuring instruments.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a comparable manufacturing or industrial environment.
• At least three (3) years of hands-on experience working with packaging equipment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, 24-hour manufacturing environm