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The Engineering - Production Reliability Supervisor oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality through Preventative Maintenance (PM) as well as cost efficiency; assists the Engineering - Production Reliability Manager with development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; supervises the work of assigned manufacturing Engineers and Mechanics.

• Supervises all operations maintenance and reliability activities to optimize equipment uptime, safety, and environmental performance.
• Submits justification for equipment and assist in the development of support documentation for projects.
• Maintains the PM software to ensure equipment maintenance and PMs are properly performed and documented.
• Supervises and inspects repair and maintenance work to ensure the most effective, efficient, and up-to-date maintenance and repair technology and practices are used in a safe and professional manner.
• Monitors operations and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Implements maintenance best practices and processes including, but not limited to, effective planning and scheduling, complete with KPI tracking; technician precision maintenance training and application of skills; reliability efforts in lubrication, vibration, root cause analysis.
• Supervises crews to ensure efficient utilization of manpower and contractors.
• Reviews optimization plans and determines product impact of changes on manufacturing lines.
• Works with Commercialization to design equipment modifications based on product and packaging types.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) (ensuring machinery is off before performing maintenance or repair), hot work, confined spaces work, use of powered industrial machines, etc.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

• Possesses critical thinking skills and maintains an enthusiastic and positive approach toward employees and the job function.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical/blueprint drawings and specification documents.
• Possesses a sufficient degree of mathematics and engineering skills.
• Ability to lead a multi-discipline team both as a supervisor and in a technical capacity.
• Strong organization and communication skills with the proven ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering preferred, or extensive applicable experience in a related role.
• Significant industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to operate effectively in the use of business tools including computers, e-mail, and applicable software applications.

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, electrical, chemicals, and moving parts.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.