Machine Repair Supervisor

O-I

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
  • Strong background in preventative maintenance.
  • Availability to address unscheduled breakdowns in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule work for machine repair personnel.
  • Lead and develop mechanics and apprentices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance machine performance.
  • Analyze operations to recommend organizational and process changes.
  • Inspect various types of forming and bottle handling equipment.
  • Review operational data related to bottle quality and mold equipment.
  • Oversee the Machine Repair Apprentice program and training initiatives.
  • Travel to various plants to assist with machine installations and audits.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
  • Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare expenses.
  • Well-being program with employer contributions.
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage.
  • Disability insurance offered.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions for retirement savings.
  • Access to financial advisors for retirement and financial wellness support.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Machine Repair Supervisor is accountable for supervising hourly personnel in all phases of machine repair, maintenance, installation, and rebuilds.

The Machine Repair Supervisor will:
  • Plan department work schedules and direct assignments of personnel and equipment
  • Lead, coach, and develop Machine Repair mechanics, apprentices, and other assigned support personnel.
  • Partner with Production, Engineering, Mold Repair, Mold Control, and other plant teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machine performance.
  • Analyze operations and make recommendations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies, and procedures
  • Conduct inspections of forming equipment including feeder mechanisms, bottle machines, and various types of bottle handling equipment
  • Review bottle quality and mold equipment operating data
  • Oversee Machine Repair Apprentice program and support training, development, and succession planning within the department.
  • Travel to other plants in Americas North Region to assist with machine installs, conversion changes and machine audits.

The Machine Repair Supervisor should have:
  • Prior machine repair experience
  • A strong background in Preventative Maintenance
  • Ability to recognize failure prior to failing to increase scheduled repairs and reduce downtime
  • Ability to respond to unscheduled equipment breakdowns and critical production issues in a continuous manufacturing environment


Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Proficient at reading blueprints
  • Minimum of 1 year experience supervising people and leading processes in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be available to respond to unscheduled breakdowns and critical production issues for continuous operations


Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are:
  • Vacation time and paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
  • Pre-tax accounts
  • Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
  • Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
  • Employee Assistance Program

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