Assistant Maintenance Superintendent

Job SummaryAssists the Superintendent Maintenance in directing all Maintenance and Labor Department activities, including daily work assignments, scheduling and personnel. Supports effective quality and safety procedures, oversees maintenance work on assigned shifts or areas, and acts for the Superintendent in their absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Assists in establishing maintenance schedules, weekly personnel schedules and labor requirements; directs daily work assignments to achieve plant goals and objectives.

• Coordinates preventive and predictive maintenance programs and monitors work order completion, backlog and equipment downtime.

• Reviews production and maintenance history reports with the Superintendent to identify equipment trends and recommend improved maintenance methods that reduce downtime and failures.

• Leads troubleshooting of major equipment breakdowns, determines root causes and implements short- and long-term corrective actions.

• Monitors critical repair parts usage and recommends inventory levels to support productivity.

• Ensures adherence to company policies, rules and regulations relating to safety/health, lockout/tagout, operating procedures and training requirements.

• Maintains maintenance and calibration records to meet ISO Standards.

• Supports plant management, engineering and purchasing in planning and executing capital and maintenance projects.

• Works with union employees and representatives to maintain positive union relations; coordinates and delivers employee training.

• Acts for the Superintendent Maintenance in their absence.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

• Directly supervises maintenance supervisors and/or hourly maintenance employees as assigned (headcount to be confirmed); monitors work quality and provides input to performance appraisals and counseling.

• Participates in recruiting, selecting and mentoring department personnel, with assistance from the Superintendent and Human Resources staff.