Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and prioritizes work requests and ensures material required for the work is available.
• Follows up on work orders to ensure job specifications (quality and quantity) and time lines are met.
• Maintains and reviews stock inventory of spare parts, equipment and materials.
• Prepares manpower schedule and grants vacations.
• Inspects certain areas of the facility to ensure good housekeeping and safety provisions are adhered to.
• Attends and provides input in daily production meetings if any.
• Researches materials to continuously improve production.
• Focuses on error proofing, ergonomic techniques and cost reductions.
• Contacts outside contractors depending on need, if job cannot be done by internal maintenance manpower.
• Champions all new equipment for new programs in conjunction with preventative maintenance;
• Must be prepared to be on call 24 hours/day and weekends.
• Prepares overtime equalization sheets, canvasses for overtime, prepares time sheets for payroll, approves vacations and leaves of absence and oversees schedule rotation for both plants.
• Adheres to general and real-time supervisory expectations and guidelines as established by the company.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Coordinate regular preventive maintenance on daily equipment and facility such as replacing light bulbs.
• Be knowledgeable in the use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Involved in all aspects of building maintenance requirements for all new construction, renovations or updates to current systems.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects.
• Work with site-wide building maintenance to ensure compliance to any construction, renovation or updates.
• Update project information and maintain project files
• Organize drawings and prepare drawing packages to support project activity
• Support department management, project managers and consultants as required
• Update and maintains information in (Company Name) records systems and department databases
• Set priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions and scheduled work.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department.
• Requisition work to be completed through Purchasing.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Meet with Fire Department, Hydro, etc. as required.
• Complete all necessary reports and records related to the department as required.
• Drive Flex-N-Gate, Ventra vehicles, as required.
• Coordinate the painting and decorating of the interior and exterior surfaces as required.
• Adhere to departmental procedures and systems, e.g., "systems for preventative maintenance", "maintenance requisitions", scheduled work and continued quality improvement/risk management programs.
• Organize minor construction work, e.g., dismantling and erecting walls, finish carpentry work, pouring concrete, etc.
• Maintain inventory of new equipment, manuals and warranties.
• Operate computerized preventative maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various electrical components, appliances and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program and departmental procedures.
• Schedule preventative maintenance checks of all electrical alarms
• Responsible for the install, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
• Organize mechanical and preventative maintenance work on equipment as per preventative maintenance manual, e.g., circulating pumps, air handling systems, and refrigeration etc.
• Initiate safety concerns and makes judgment on the best methods of completing tasks.
• Responsible for snow removal and ice safety.
• Responsible for landscaping and the overall esthetic look of Flex-N-Gate, Ventra property.
• Accountable for short-term planning and keeping appropriate authorities aware of decisions being made.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• Community College in a related field
• Five years in a mechanical/electrical capacity as a tradesman or;
• Five years related experience.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment
• Ability to independently seek out downtime reduction activities and projects.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Possess a thorough knowledge` of contract administration and office procedures
• Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures)
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
• Possess a valid drivers license
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email, cad , electrical control and PLC software
• Possess supervisory skills
• Proven ability to troubleshoot
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Employee relations skills
• Statistical Process Control for Machine Capability
• Possess ISO TS14001 knowledge
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making

• 24/7 availability may be required
• Physical ability to lift up to 75lb
• Travel to the site, and off-site locations will be required
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Will be exposed to construction sites