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Maintenance Supervisor

Sabert

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Documentation Standards, Electrical Components, Electricity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Food Quality, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Procurement Management, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Purchase Orders, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Security Equipment, Startup, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance, Time Management
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
Today
Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance, manages maintenance workflow and spare-parts control through SAP, partners with production on equipment scheduling, and supports plant reliability, food safety, and compliance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and daily supervision to maintenance technicians and parts room staff to support safe, effective, and timely completion of maintenance work.

• Promote a safe work environment and maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the maintenance department and shop areas.

• Supervise parts room operations and maintain inventory accuracy through SAP inventory control for in-line machines and plant support equipment.

• Identify and maintain critical spare parts required to support equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.

• Analyze min/max levels and schedule spare-parts replenishment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and cost control.

• Identify obsolete components and coordinate with OEMs and vendors on replacement options, upgrades, and equipment improvement opportunities.

• Expedite emergency parts, vendor services, and repair support to restore equipment operation as quickly as possible.

• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders using SAP and maintain open PO reporting in accordance with company procedures.

• Evaluate equipment condition and maintenance requirements and document standard maintenance procedures, PM sheets, and repair practices.

• Manage maintenance workflow processes to maintain an accurate maintenance database, including work orders, parts consumption, labor tracking, and PM completion.

• Review and update maintenance documentation to support BRC, food safety, quality, and audit compliance requirements.

• Maintain SAP data related to maintenance work order status, preventive maintenance execution, and inventory usage.

• Develop and distribute reports related to machine downtime, maintenance performance, and parts consumption trends.

• Work closely with production scheduling and operations to establish and execute preventive maintenance schedules with minimal disruption to production.

• Determine labor requirements and assign the appropriate number of mechanics and timeline for PM and repair work.

• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline maintenance processes, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.

• Utilize structured performance and accountability methods to improve shop organization, maintenance execution, and departmental results.

• Cover for the Maintenance Manager when unavailable and provide shift or departmental leadership as needed.

• Assist with plant startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and equipment recovery efforts.

• Serve as a contact for alarm system response and maintenance-related emergencies.

• Provide SAP support to plant personnel, including assistance with production work order consumptions and on-site SAP training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Must be particularly strong in electrical troubleshooting.

• Strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience with paper converting and packaging equipment, including slitters, die cutters, forming equipment, conveyors, compressors, hydraulic systems, motors, and control systems.

• Detailed knowledge of electrical circuits and controllers, including AC/DC systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and machine controls.

• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment prints.[7]Working knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, maintenance planning, work order control, and spare-parts inventory management.

• Experience using SAP or a comparable CMMS for maintenance tracking, purchasing, and inventory control preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective action.

• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.

• Ability to lead employees, prioritize work, and coordinate multiple maintenance activities in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in industrial maintenance strongly preferred.

• Experience in paper converting, paper packaging, corrugated, folding carton, or other high-speed manufacturing environments preferred.

• Experience supporting food packaging operations and working within BRC, GMP, or similar regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

• Associate's degree, technical training, or maintenance certification preferred; additional engineering or maintenance education is a plus in comparable paper-packaging roles.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of bending, lifting, and moving tool parts and machine equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to push, pull, or carry light to moderate loads.

About the Company

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Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. Our company was founded in 1983 on a single mission: to enhance and advance the way people enjoy food. As a family-owned company with more than three decades of food packaging expertise, Our Values are, and always have been, paramount. It’s this deep rooted commitment that has driven our every business decision, and enables us to better serve our customers and consumers. As we look to our next 30 years, these 4 Values are what we view as our road map to success and innovation.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
WEBSITE
http://sabert.com/

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