Production Mechanic Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Mechanic Supervisor leads the production maintenance team in support of the manufacturing operation. This position directs the setup, changeover, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment; manages the preventive maintenance program and work order system; and ensures that work is performed safely, to OEM and quality specifications, and in compliance with Company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise and direct Production Mechanics; assign and prioritize work, review performance, and provide training and development.
• Coordinate performance management for direct reports, including documenting performance and conduct matters consistently and in partnership with Human Resources.
• Mentor team members through hands-on skill coaching and maintain the department cross-training matrix.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement consistently and in accordance with its terms and Company policy; partner with Human Resources on labor relations matters.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations and Quality to support production schedules and minimize downtime.

Equipment Maintenance and Changeovers

• Schedule and manage the preventive maintenance program, work orders, and changeovers of production equipment.
• Ensure timely and accurate manufacturing line setups and changeovers in accordance with manufacturing and quality specifications.
• Direct the installation, setup, replacement, major repair, and removal of manufacturing equipment to line and packaging specifications.
• Oversee troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and ensure repairs are completed to OEM standards and specifications.
• Take a proactive approach to repetitive failures; initiate design changes or modifications and complete failure cycle analysis.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, and piping and control diagrams.
• Forecast machine rebuilds and new equipment needs; recommend layout improvements to maximize space, efficiency, and productivity. Planning, Inventory, and Reporting
• Track and analyze data for the work order system, downtime, labor hour utilization, spare parts inventory, and component usage; report findings to management.
• Order replacement parts, stock cyclical items, and manage spare and change-part inventories, including removal of outdated excess inventory.
• Assist in the development of training programs, utility layouts, change-part inventories, and the fixed asset list.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, OEMs, and service providers for parts, supplies, and services.
• Manage and coordinate special projects as assigned.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure department compliance with all OSHA regulations, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, hoists, fall protection, and PPE.
• Enforce the Company safety program, identify and reduce workplace hazards, and report safety incidents in accordance with Company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including GMP.
• Maintain orderly and clean work areas, mechanic shop, and equipment operating manuals.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Department personnel, Operations, Quality, and Human Resources.

External: Vendors, OEMs, and providers of supplies and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2-5 years of supervisory experience/Leadership in a manufacturing environment with mixing, extrusion, pressing, and packaging methods and machinery.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate knowledge consistent with that level of education.
• Working knowledge of vacuum, pneumatic, and cooling systems and components, as well as pumps, gears, bearings, belts, shafts, and power transmission drives.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Mathematical skills to perform basic math, fabrication geometry layout, distance/area and volume calculations, tolerance computation, and metric and standard conversions.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Windows software (Word, Excel).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and repair to OEM standards.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends, and to be available on an on-call basis, as business needs require.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and twisting on the production floor and in the mechanic shop.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Exposure to machinery noise, mild nuisance dust, and climate conditions consistent with a typical manufacturing environment.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.