Skilled Trades Supervisor

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals division in Rochester, NY. These individuals will work day shifts and support the Specialty Chemicals Inks and Dispersions Manufacturing organization within the Industrial Films and Chemicals division at Eastman Business Park. One will support a 24/7 production schedule, and the second will support a 24/4 production schedule. Both need to support off-hours and weekend issues that may arise.

Primary activities/responsibilities to include:

• Supervise a team of ~ 40 skilled trades employees
• Work with local planners/schedulers to balance skilled trades resources to execute troubleshooting, PM's, and improvement efforts
• Prioritize and drive productivity across the flow
• Lead skilled trades team in adhering to company and OSHA safety practices
• Implement and comply with all company Safety Programs
• Use of lockout/ tagout procedures
• Oversee Electrical safety audits
• Perform payroll approvals
• Performance development and annual appraisals
• Lead performance counseling as necessary
• Oversee development activities for apprentices including Bluebook management
• Local building management support and contact with external vendors/resource providers as needed
• Lead hiring and on-boarding process
• Work with other Maintenance supervisors within Kodak for shared resource needs

Oversight of project activities:

• Spare parts management
• Organizing workspace and cleanup
• Workforce efficiency - planning and execution
• Training and Mentoring
• Workforce skills depth analysis and succession planning

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have familiarity with skilled trades across multiple disciplines including pipe, machinist, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Previous experience managing skilled trades teams of up to 40-50 employees.
• Prior leadership experience of people, either as group leaders, supervisors, or multiple project management activities.
• Ability to physically investigate and inspect areas that would include ladders, multiple steps, enclosed areas, including areas with limited lighting.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

EOE Policy Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Experience Level: 10+ Years