Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Needed- Kansas City, MO

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CKS Packaging is currently looking for a Maintenance Supervisor with 5-10 years in a leadership role specifically in Blow Molding and Facility Maintenance, along with strong electrical skills.

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing/managing facilities maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, installation of guarding/safety features
• Maximize reliability and efficiency of plant production equipment (extrusion/blow molders, downstream equipment) and auxiliary systems/equipment (chillers, compressors, blenders, HVAC, etc.)
• Direct, supervise, and develop subordinate maintenance personnel
• Direct installation of new equipment and systems
• Maintain and repair blow molding machinery

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and supervision of the preventive maintenance program for plant production and facilities systems
• Direct and oversee repairs, upgrades, and installation of equipment and systems
• Determine root causes of equipment failure and develop processes to minimize downtime
• Research equipment and processes and make recommendations to meet future needs
• Schedule mold maintenance and repairs
• Ensure appropriate guarding/safety devices are present and operating properly; instruct employees in safe operation and maintenance procedures
• Manage projects and maintenance costs, including maintenance spending, labor and overtime
• Prioritize and direct activities and assignments of subordinate personnel
• Develop skills of maintenance personnel
• Maintain compliance with Company policies and procedures regarding conduct, performance, safety/OSHA requirements, and compensation of employees
• Coordinate maintenance and installation activities with production scheduling

Knowledge/Experience:

• 5 plus years’ experience managing maintenance technicians, budgets, and programs/functions in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Blow Molding (Uniloy, Rocheleau, Aoki, Nissei and/or Bekum experience a plus)
• Experience with Facility Maintenance (high pressure air compressors 600 psi and chillers)
• PLC troubleshooting (Auto-bagger, Semi-Auto-bagger, and Auto-Tray Packer)
• Knowledge of plastics blow/extrusion processes and equipment
• Automation
• Experience demonstrating functional working knowledge of electrical systems, NEC, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, OSHA, and auxiliary facility equipment and systems
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to interact positively with subordinates, peers, and superiors to meet operation’s goals and requirements