Location: all cities,MO, USA
Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.
Job Description:
Supervise mechanics and work performed by contractors. Manage planned and unplanned maintenance work and jobs for both daily work and maintenance outages. Provide on-the-spot, on-the-job equipment-related expertise and technical guidance. Enhance communication and coordination between maintenance and other departments, especially the production department. * Effectively manages the utilization of planned maintenance hours to maximize machine line efficiency and production volumes. Actively participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of maintenance activities to ensure they are consistently successfully completed in the allotted time frame while ensuring the work completed allows for excellent machine reliability. Follow up on issues that did not go as planned during shutdowns and implement methods to prevent future occurrences. * Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training. Lead maintenance department safety meetings. Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
* Ensure maintenance technicians are well trained, involved, and committed to meeting department expectations including following all safety requirements. * Support department expense target goals by minimizing maintenance costs without negatively impacting operating results. Support efforts to minimize cost for major repair items and efforts to minimize purchased maintenance costs by utilizing company personnel for maintenance and capital projects versus using outside contractors whenever possible. Evaluate alternative parts or new suppliers to improve costs. Identify shop and fabrication work opportunities that can be performed in house versus being completed by outside resources. * Support efforts for the large capital projects within the plant. Participate in maintenance efforts to review equipment design, layout, and safety related aspects of new equipment. Ensure maintenance technicians understand changes that will result from new equipment. Level Based Competencies Safety Leadership Communication Decision Making Positive Approach Creating a Culture of Trust Emotional Intelligence Essentials Coaching Adaptability Resolving Conflict Guiding Team Success Driving For Results Technical knowledge/skills * Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems * Proficiency in electrical distribution systems and instrumentation * Proficiency in PLC programming, debugging and troubleshooting. * Proficiency with electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as intermediate proficiency using variable frequency drives and AC & DC drives. * Knowledge of rotating equipment, machine design, bearings and lubrication. * Ability to read blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, and sketches * Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedure. General knowledge/skills * Strong Communication Skills * Analytical and problem solving skills Leadership/Supervision * Ability to lead/influence/manage people * Establish and maintain standards of performance and accountability Education/Experience * Minimum High School Graduate/GED Equivalent, College Degree and/or Trade Certification Preferred * 5+ years skilled trade experience, plus supervisory experience
At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource.We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.
Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).
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