Job ID: 2272 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

 

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing the work of skilled employees on multiple shifts.   Daily tasks will include but are not limited to: equipment maintenance, electrical maintenance and equipment installation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Supervises employees performing machine, equipment and building maintenance.   Oversees all maintenance of production equipment. Coordinates installation, maintenance or rebuilding of production equipment.   Implements and schedules preventive maintenance for production equipment.   Provides information as needed to allow sufficient inventory of spare parts in stockroom. Assists with equipment redesign as needed, working with design and Operations Manager.   Provides training or instruction to maintenance employees or to those involved with new machinery or equipment.   Supervises installation of assigned projects, determines alternatives for problem solutions. Responsible for installation of all new equipment and design from the engineering team. Coordinates activities of outside contractors as required.   Assists in providing a safe working environment and in establishing safe working procedures.   Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.  
Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Associate’s Degree in an engineering or technology discipline or equivalent work experience

Experience/Knowledge

Strong electrical maintenance background        Minimum of 5 (five) years experience in machine repair, tool & die and/or machinist areas. Minimum of 5 (five) years mechanic troubleshooting experience.  Minimum of 3 (three) years of supervisory experience Experience with preventative maintenance program. Comprehensive knowledge of administrative and management functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

TECHNICAL ROLE COMPETENCIES:

Understanding of mechanical workings of a variety of production equipment.
Ability to supervise employees repairing and installing machinery.
Ability to prioritize projects. Flexibility to deal with interruptions and reprioritize as needed. Ability to analyze problems and make independent judgment, making recommendations for corrective action or resolution. Basic computer competency and ability to manage other software such as Microsoft Office Suite products and time-keeping systems as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sitting at workstation approximately 10 (ten) percent of work time.  Standing and walking approximately 90 (ninety) percent of work time. Must be able to travel up to 15 (fifteen) percent of work time. Ability to work overtime on weekends with short notice as required by management. Willingness to work all/any shifts. Typical plant/manufacturing environment with concrete floors and moving equipment.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.