Maintenance Supervisor

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Virginia, Emporia
Sep 17, 2024
Georgia-Pacific Maintenance Supervisor- Emporia, VA Plywood *$10K Sign on Bonus Eligible* *$2,500 referral bonus* Georgia-Pacific Building Products Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Maintenance Supervisor role supporting plywood manufacturing operations at our mill in Emporia, VA. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the maintenance team to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment reliability. What You Will Do In Your Role Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members Assign and prioritize maintenance tasks, ensuring alignment with operational goals and production schedules Develop, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting complex equipment issues and ensure timely resolution of maintenance problems Promote a culture of safety and ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety regulations and company policies Conduct safety training and ensure team members are knowledgeable about safety procedures and protocols Ensure maintenance practices comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness Lead and participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials to ensure availability for maintenance activities. Coordinate with procurement for timely ordering of supplies Allocate resources effectively to meet maintenance needs and optimize workforce productivity Collaborate with other departments, including operations, engineering, and procurement, to support overall plant performance and achieve operational goals Prepare and present maintenance reports, metrics, and performance data to management. The Experience You Will Bring Basic Qualifications: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment maintenance, reliability, and standard maintenance work processes 3 years or more of supervisory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment Experience leading improvement efforts in Reliability and Predictive/Preventive Maintenance programs and tracking results Experience planning and scheduling maintenance work orders Previous experience with PLCs, drives, motors, and instrumentation Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders Willing and able to work overtime when required, holidays, and on-call time What Will Put You Ahead Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience working in a wood products manufacturing environment At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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