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Recycling Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Waste Management

  • Detroit, MI
  • 18 days ago

    Highlights

    As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies. Consults with other departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, MI
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1968
    Websitehttps://careers.wm.com/us/en

    Description

    I. Job Summary

    Plans, directs and controls the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices.

    Hours: This is a 3rd Shift position, Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM

    II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Manages the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
    • Develops, maintains and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. Executes an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time.
    • Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Schedules needed repair to have minimum interference.
    • Consults with other departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
    • May coordinates the efficient operation of facilities with project engineers.
    • Coordinates and oversees the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment.
    • Analyzes cost studies equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs. Makes recommendations thereon to the Plant Manager.
    • Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives.
    • Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies.
    • Provides leadership and maintenance training to MRF Maintenance Technicians
    • Ensures Preventative inspections and Corrective repairs meet or exceed the company standards

    III. Qualifications

    A. Required Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)
    • 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)

    B. Preferred Qualifications

    Plant maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing type setting

    Experience with maintaining/repairing conveyor belts, robotics, PLCs, etc.

    IV. Physical Requirements

    Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

    V. Benefits

    At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

    If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance

    About Company

    Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 21 million municipal, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. and Canada. We have invested in developing waste solutions for a changing world. Today, this includes not just disposal and recycling, but personal counseling to help customers achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

    Waste Management is North America’s largest residential recycler and a renewable energy provider. We recover the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity, called landfill-gas-to-energy. Waste Management’s fleet of natural gas trucks is the largest heavy-duty truck fleet of its kind in North America. With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer segment.

    As North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management services, our mission is to maximize resource value while minimizing impact in order to further both economic and environmental sustainability for all of our stakeholders.

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