Maintenance Supervisor

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage the overall operation and maintenance of building, equipment, and grounds. This person will directly supervise a team of facilities associates. Accountable for ensuring safe and efficient operations of all facilities electro/mechanical systems. They will assist technicians with complex diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair, oversee the preventive maintenance program for the facilities, manage inventory and budget for parts as well as use of outside contractors for janitorial, waste removal or trades specialists. May provide oversight to lower-level supervisor(s). The Maintenance Supervisor will maintain compliance with all procedures, policies, and regulations and ensure timely response to regulatory issues and inspection findings. They will plan the facilities' organizational structure to accommodate growth and change in priorities and ensure that the facility and maintenance projects meet specifications and budgets. They will manage a team of entry/intermediate professionals with a focus on setting objectives, plans and tactics with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the department. This is a full-time position onsite at our St. Louis, MO location.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Provides direct daily supervision of maintenance associates to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the site. Oversee a wide variety of maintenance activities including receipt, storage, movement and delivery of maintenance materials & supplies. Responsible for maintaining parts inventory and associated records. Develops and implements maintenance work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation. Determine needs for equipment leases, purchases, and services. Negotiate contracts with vendors and maintain vendor relationships. Ensure that necessary licenses and permits are obtained. May also be responsible for facilities' security and/or act as liaison to leasing and property management organizations and planning commissions. Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining employees. Daily interaction with labor management software and maintenance of information related to associate performance. Complete and conduct performance reviews. Directs and supervises all work orders to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion. Tours the site regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations and solve problems. Makes recommendations to the Mgr of Site Operations on programs to improve site operations. Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner. Coordinates with manufacturing and quality to ensure that a sound maintenance program is implemented. Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals. Attends maintenance and site planning meetings. Ensures that all records and reports regarding maintenance activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained. Reviews operating goals and standards and monitor achievement. Reviews maintenance operations daily to ensure the site is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented. Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed. Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards. Ensures proper parts rotation and assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required. Assists in developing and maintaining the operational budget as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent degree. College Degree preferred.

Experience: 5 years related experience desired; 1+ year leadership responsibility.

Additional Qualifications: Trainer certification is a plus. Must be familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word. Requires demonstrated skills in leadership, organization and communication. Requires an understanding of facility operations. Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems and computerized scanning equipment is a plus. Emphasis on safety is extremely important.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial maintenance environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases. The associate is required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull. Furthermore, the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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