Maintenance Supervisor

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION**:
The Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor provides clear direction and effective leadership to the Maintenance department through goal setting and timely feedback. This individual is responsible for supporting the activities of the manufacturing operation and leading continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance and manufacturing areas. Ensures that the facility, infrastructure, and equipment are properly maintained with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provides leadership to the Maintenance group and ensures the department operates safely and efficiently.
- Manages capital projects and project timelines from inception through to completion.
- Monitors equipment performance and safety to ensure equipment performs to required standards.
- Directs preventive maintenance activities and ensures that PM program is effective and that maximum efficiencies are achieved.
- Develops opportunities to reduce costs or improve performance through effective capital planning and/or workflow redesign.
- Timely and effective communication with Maintenance Manager, Plant Manager and Manufacturing Manager on key equipment or downtime issues.
- Assists in development of annual plant budget.
- Monitor and prioritize maintenance spending to ensure timely repairs at the best value.
- Member of plant Safety Committee with a strong commitment to safety.
- Oversees and participates in ongoing training program for subordinates and key employees.
- Provides support as needed for a 24hour blow molding operation.

**AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable)**:
Project Leader, all electrical maintenance department employees.

**EDUCATION**:
**Required**: High School Diploma

**Preferred**:Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.

**EXPERIENCE**:
**Required**:Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a medium to large manufacturing facility with experience supervising a department.

**Preferred**:5 - 10 years’ experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in a plastic blow molding facility.

**SKILLS**:
**Required**:Strong technical background with emphasis on electrical/electronic or mechanical/hydraulics expertise; proven leader with experience supervising technicians; strong writing and computer skills. Good communication skills. Strong commitment to safety.

**Preferred**:Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting; Robotic integration and programming: Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills. Processing background in a blow molding facility.

**LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER**:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees as required by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess and demonstrate the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Silgan Plastics considers applicants for all positions without regard to any protected status and provides accommodation to employees as required by law.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person