Maintenance Planning & Systems Supervisor

Our client is seeking a Maintenance Planning & Systems Superintendent to oversee the maintenance workflow process and maximize the effectiveness of overall maintenance functions, including electrical and mechanical systems; and maintenance of production equipment, facilities, utilities, and grounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance planning operations, oversee the planner and warehouse clerk team, and ensure the protection of the environment, health, and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Manage employee schedules and assign work for maintenance, electrical, and mechanical functions.
• Collaborate with the management team to monitor onsite employees, make recommendations to enhance work quality, and promote safety.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight for all planning related to mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance to support daily operations.
• Ensure the overall mechanical reliability of the facility, including fixed and rotating equipment, and buildings.
• Identify and reduce or eliminate production losses and high maintenance cost assets to achieve objectives related to environmental, health, safety, asset capability, quality, and production.
• Develop strategic preventative plans to resolve complex maintenance issues.
• Establish and implement best practices for preventative and predictive maintenance programs to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Maintain KPIs for facility performance.
• Conduct root cause and failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with management to effectively manage and evaluate the maintenance parts and labor budget.
• Communicate with vendors to clarify job scope and obtain quotes for materials and services.
• Champion mechanical integrity and quality assurance programs.
• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety best practices, policies, and procedures, including process safety management (PSM).
• Adhere to and fulfill all Responsible Care requirements, demonstrating a commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability
• to coordinate employees, teams, and departments with diverse skill sets at all levels of the organization.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations related to plant operations and maintenance.
• Ability to understand and operate the systems and equipment used in the facility; perform and analyze various system checks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and safety procedures, including federal and state OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrated safety practices when using hand tools and hand power tools commonly used in maintenance tasks.
• Strong understanding of properties, behaviors, and hazards of equipment.
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently if necessary, and confidence in leading and directing a team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar field.
• Ten years of experience in supervisory and leadership roles that combine technical, managerial, and financial expertise.
• Experience creating maintenance plans, scheduling, and coordinating preventative maintenance and repair work, and new equipment installations.
• Experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities is preferred.