Description
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Manager Location: United Rolls Inc. – Canton, Ohio FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary United Rolls Inc. is seeking an experienced and results-driven Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of company facilities, infrastructure, and support systems. This position is responsible for supervising facility maintenance personnel and contractors while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the foundry, machine shop, manufacturing plant, warehouses, grounds, and office buildings. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor oversees preventative maintenance programs, facility projects, utility systems, building maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a key leader in maintaining a safe working environment, maximizing facility reliability, managing maintenance costs, and supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, hands-on maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise, coach, and develop Facilities Maintenance Technicians and support personnel.
- Plan, assign, and prioritize daily maintenance activities and projects.
- Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when required.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and maintenance standards.
- Coordinate facility maintenance activities with production, engineering, environmental, and safety departments.
- Manage contractor activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
Facility and Building Maintenance
- Oversee maintenance and repair of facility structures including roofs, walls, floors, doors, windows, loading docks, and building infrastructure.
- Develop and implement facility inspection programs.
- Ensure repairs are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Manage upkeep of offices, break rooms, locker rooms, restrooms, warehouses, and production support areas.
Utility and Infrastructure Systems
- Oversee maintenance and reliability of facility utility systems.
- Monitor utilities consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance activities involving facility infrastructure.
- Assist in planning capital improvements and facility expansion projects.
HVAC and Environmental Systems
- Manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC and ventilation systems.
- Coordinate outside contractors for major repairs and installations.
- Ensure proper functioning of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems throughout the facility.
- Maintain environmental control systems supporting foundry and machining operations.
Electrical and Lighting Systems
- Supervise maintenance and repair of facility electrical systems, lighting, and related infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Coordinate electrical projects and contractor work.
- Support facility power distribution and backup system reliability.
Grounds and Exterior Maintenance
- Oversee maintenance of parking lots, roads, drainage systems, fencing, landscaping, and exterior structures.
- Coordinate snow removal, storm preparation, and seasonal maintenance activities.
- Maintain facility appearance and ensure grounds remain safe and professional.
Foundry and Machine Shop Support
- Support facility infrastructure needs within foundry and machining operations.
- Coordinate maintenance activities that impact production schedules.
- Oversee maintenance of dust collection systems, ventilation systems, and facility support equipment.
- Manage facility-related shutdowns and utility outages to minimize production disruptions.
Safety and Compliance
- Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Conduct facility safety inspections and corrective action follow-up.
- Lead incident investigations involving facilities and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Enforce PPE, confined space, fall protection, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Preventative Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and manage facility preventative maintenance programs.
- Review, approve, and prioritize facility work orders.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records.
- Identify and implement initiatives to improve reliability, safety, and cost performance.
- Support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Budgeting and Resource Management
- Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets.
- Monitor maintenance expenditures and contractor costs.
- Source materials, services, and equipment required for facility operations.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining facility reliability and safety.
Work Environment This position works throughout a heavy industrial manufacturing facility that includes a foundry, machine shop, warehouse, office facilities, and outdoor areas. Exposure to heat, dust, noise, moving machinery, molten metal operations, and varying weather conditions is expected. This position requires regular interaction with maintenance personnel, contractors, supervisors, and management while maintaining strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
Qualifications Education
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance or facilities maintenance experience.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in foundry, steel, heavy manufacturing, machining, or industrial operations strongly preferred.
- Experience managing contractors, projects, and preventative maintenance programs.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of:
- Building maintenance and repair
- Industrial electrical systems
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing systems
- Compressed air systems
- Industrial ventilation systems
- Preventative maintenance systems
- OSHA safety regulations
- Contractor management
- Ability to:
- Lead and motivate maintenance personnel.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and facility drawings.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Analyze maintenance data and develop corrective actions.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Utilize CMMS and maintenance management software.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and accessing industrial work areas.
- Ability to work at heights using lifts, ladders, and elevated platforms.
- Ability to occasionally perform hands-on maintenance activities.
- Ability to wear all required PPE.