Jobs in Springhill, NS

Responsibilities:

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance activities with the production and scheduling departments as necessary.
• Remains active on the floor including providing any “hands-on” troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment.
• Enforces all plant rules, monitors attendance and provides corrective action (discipline).
• Generates maintenance logs and any documents related to operating metrics such as OEE.
• Conducts safety inspections of work areas, examines tools/equipment, and facilitates safety training to prevent, identify and correct unsafe conditions or violation of safety procedures and rules.
• Prepares purchase requisitions in order to request any materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts. May maintain spare parts inventory dependent on location.
• May interface with vendors and suppliers as necessary to discuss products used in repair work and/or projects that need to be completed.
• Participates in Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
• Fosters a positive working environment and drives the Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
• Review Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
• Plans and coordinates the installation and removal of plant equipment.
• Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality and production. Recommends and coordinates any safety and technical training.
• Serves as back-up to Maintenance Manager when they are not available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and/or technical school certification
• Experience with electrical trouble shooting and repair
• At least one year of experience leading/supervising in a manufacturing operation
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills and ability to be a team player
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• SAP knowledge preferred