Supervisor, Maintenance Packaging

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Date

02/24/2024

Location

1300 Airport Rd, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Supervisor, Maintenance Packaging

Department

Engineering / Maintenance

Reports to

Plant Engineer

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt)

Exempt

Role Overview

The Packaging Maintenance Supervisor leads the packaging maintenance team in the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of all packaging systems including changes and improvements in maintenance and repair methods. Will work closely with Engineering and packaging teams on scheduling major repairs, new equipment installations and support qualification of packaging equipment. Help in preparing maintenance checklist and procedures for equipment used in the packaging area.

Areas of Responsibility

• Provides day-to-day direction, supervision, and coaching to the team to meet site objectives and goals. Monitors progress and directs activities.
• Responsible for the productivity of personnel regarding timeliness in diagnosing and completing necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Ensures a well-functioning preventative maintenance program.
• Reviews site performance measures and key results and takes appropriate actions.
• Maintains good labor relations, morale, and discipline in shop; Initiates corrective actions when required.
• Ensures personnel follow all GMP and safety policies.
• Works with accountability group(s) to meet KPI’s.
• Maintains, repairs, adjusts, all packaging lines and mechanical systems as required to meet packaging needs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all related packaging machine problems with competent speed and accuracy.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, schematic drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Determines materials and supplies needed to accomplish maintenance and repair.
• Instructs other personnel in the proper performance of their duties as may be required.
• Responsible for the Packaging Technicians work schedule; to ensure adequate production coverage.
• Ensure adequate spare part inventory to minimize downtime during breakdown.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience required; 5 years of maintenance experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a packaging operation
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Automated equipment controls experience
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and standards
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skill; able to develop and execute long term plans.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and Outlook required.
• Must also understand process control software and reporting functions.
• Must establish relationships and address conflict through appropriate resolution skills and techniques.
• Must consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, and employees.
• May lift weights up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform all functions in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of:
• Pneumatic systems
• Conveyor belts
• Equipment controls logic
• Power transmission devices (V-belt, sheaves, chain and sprockets, bearings)
• High speed check-weighers and metal detectors including gravity.
• Machine lubrication and knowledge of different types of lubricants
• Basic machine elements such as glue pumps, gear reducers, clutches, brakes, and valves
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, Regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.
• A degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university OR equivalent related experience required.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Electrical skills including the understanding of 480-volt equipment and troubleshooting (controls voltage, DC applications)
• Must establish relationships and address conflict through appropriate resolution skills and techniques.
• Must have ability to diagnose and correct operating issues with packaging machines and allied equipment.
• Must be able to lead assigned teams in a continuous improvement environment.
• Must demonstrate trouble-shooting skills, strong computer skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• SAP/Syspro experience is preferred.
• Project management experience: major repairs experience is preferred.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
• Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Physical demands involved in office work such as the ability to talk, hear, use hands to handle and feel; work on a computer up to 7 hours a day; close vision required for computer usage.
• Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at this site, including safety glasses/goggles, hairnets, lab coats and safety shoes.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Exposed to lab and/or plant floor working environments.
• Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions
• Temperature controlled for heat and air conditioning.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.