Maintenance supervisor

Job Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of the maintenance department functions and programs. Directs and coordinates support services. Training and development of its employees. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Assists in interviews and hiring processes 2. Orientates and trains maintenance personnel 3. Coaches counsel employees, and initiates discipline as required 4. Evaluates the performance of subordinates 5. Develops and implements preventative and other maintenance programs to ensure proper equipment operation 6. Identifies, researches, and resolves problems 7. Coordinates maintenance activities with the operating department's requirements 8. Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives 9. Performs regular/preventative maintenance on all machinery, tools, and buildings 10. Develops, implements, and supervises the plant's Preventive Maintenance program 11. Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and other Company assets in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturing specifications, or by management request 12. Orders supplies and parts as required, at competitive pricing and rates 13. Maintains records of repair/maintenance activities, per Company policy 14. Prepares other reports as required 15. Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures 16. Performs other duties as required Qualifications 1. Post-high school education is required 2. Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance area; 1 to 3 years of experience managing people 3. Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding 4. Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations 5. Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous wage and hazardous material handling procedures and practices 6. Working knowledge of the use of precision tools, measuring instruments, and other hand tools 7. Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software 8. Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures 9. Must be at least 18 years of age The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.