Supervisor, Maintenance

D&W Fine Pack

Fort Wayne, Indiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Calendar Management, Cancer, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Database Administration, Disciplinary Action, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Legal, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Plastics Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Staff Training, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Training, Time Management
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, Indiana
POSTED
14 days ago

Safety 

  • Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.  
  • Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.  
  • Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s.  

Tasks 

  • Monitors and maintains scheduled production and leads team to achieve planned schedule attainment goals 
  • Coordinates troubleshooting efforts so that machine efficiency can be maximized 
  • Manages labor costs by maximizing employee productivity 
  • Makes recommendations to Maintenance Manager to improve production efficiencies 
  • Conducts technical training and mentoring of technicians and other employees 
  • Prioritizes and follows-up on designated maintenance activities 
  • Communicates and updates other supervisors and managers on productivity of team 
  • Assists Maintenance  Manager in the development, implementation, and monitoring of PM program across all areas of the manufacturing plant 
  • Directly supervises a team of Maintenance Technicians 
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; conducts operator testing as required 
  • Communicates daily with other supervisors, Local Supply/Demand Chain Group, and Maintenance Manager  
  • Coordinates with Maintenance  Manager, the planning and work of special projects, machine modifications, and installations 
  • Assists Maintenance  Manager in monitoring, and controlling unnecessary expenses, as well as maintain adequate inventories of stock materials/spare parts  
  • Maintains Work Order database; maintains machine histories and logs 
  • Balances and coordinates resources by assigning work, employee training activities, employee time-off, overtime, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations 
  • Monitors and reports compliance to policies/budgets/key performance indicators 
  • Verifies and validates that work areas are cleaned and organized at end of shift 
  • Other assignments and tasks as directed by Maintenance  Manager 

 Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in related maintenance activities, with at least 1 to 3 years in a supervisory capacity 
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license  
  • Mentoring abilities  
  • Highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic; must be driven to keep busy 
  • Ability to work in team environment and communicate information to other employees 
  • Understand concepts of plastic manufacturing process 

 

 

More than a job.  Grow, belong, and make a difference.

 

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

 

  • Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
  • Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
  • Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
  • People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

 

Benefits That Matter

 

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k with company match
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
  • Wellness program
  • Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
  • And more!

 

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

 

 

About the Company

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