Company Introduction:

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary:

Plant Overview:

Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is adjacent to Bakersfield. Historically, much of Shafter's economy has been based on agriculture and ag-related industry. Local crops include almonds, pistachios, cotton, grapes and alfalfa as well as some carrots, potatoes and other vegetables. More recently Shafter has become a hub for a variety of economic endeavors including; manufacturing, logistics, and energy. There are two manufacturing plants in Shafter across the street from each other, Mat and Shingle. We are proud to work for one of the largest manufacturing companies in America!

Job Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Plant Maintenance Department, including the maintenance technicians, in regards to: preventive maintenance, machine modifications and general ground maintenance. The Supervisor will also be reviewing information and making strategic decisions to improve machine uptime, and reduce expenses, downtime and overtime. This position reports to the Department Manager.

Essential Duties:

Employee management of the Plant Maintenance Department personnel consisting of:

Interviewing, hiring, and training new employees in compliance with company guidelines, and federal and state governmental laws and regulations.

Providing timely performance coaching and counseling in the form of daily verbal feedback, annual written performance evaluations, frequent positive encouragement and recognition, and documented disciplinary actions, as necessary.

Managing employee vacation/time-off requests to ensure employees’ compliance with company guidelines, and adequate departmental coverage.

Identifying employees’ training/developmental needs and ensuring the accomplishment of these training objectives.

Scheduling employees’ working hours to provide machine coverage and down-time maintenance repairs with a minimum amount of overtime.

Maintain accuracy of timekeeping/payroll system on a daily basis, and approve prior to payroll run.

Maintenance Department Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems.

Evaluate and modify PLC programs and touch screen as needed, or coach employees on how to complete these modifications.

Provide internal maintenance training or coordinate external training with HR as needed

Maintain a sufficient supply of spare machine parts and maintenance supplies.

Assist Maintenance employees when needed.

Continually update preventive maintenance schedule, and ensure timely completion.

Continually seek ways of modifying machine to improve efficiency or product quality.

Inspect the plant and grounds on a routine basis for potential hazards or OSHA violations and schedule necessary corrections.

Participate in Maintenance/Production meetings.

Participate in plant environmental/safety inspections.

Ensure that all Maintenance areas are maintained in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion

Strategic Planning and Direction, consisting of:

Obtain and review statistical information regarding machine performance and identify areas to improve uptime.

Review time and labor data to streamline maintenance operations wherever possible, and reduce overtime.

Safety & Environmental:

Comply with all safety regulations and policies

Utilize all prescribed PPE (personal protective equipment), at all times in designated areas (such as safety glasses, welding hoods, gloves, cutting goggles, respirators, shoes, vests, etc.)

Observe/enforce all safety requirements

Actively participate in plant safety meetings and lead weekly maintenance safety meeting.

Immediately report safety hazards to appropriate management

Proactively look for safety improvements and bring to the attention of supervisor and/or the corporate standards manager

Comply with all environmental regulations

Ensure maintenance team is following all environmental regulations in performance of duties, and properly disposing of waste and used parts, etc.

Provide backup assistance to maintenance personnel, as needed.

Other tasks as assigned.

Under This Roof, We Require:

5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Required

3+ years of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Excellent communication and administrative abilities

Strong leadership capabilities.

Ability to coach and motivate others.

Excellent organizational skills.

Proven follow-up and problem resolution ability.

Solid computer skills including MS Word and Excel

Under This Roof, We Value:

Associate's degree, technical certifications, or apprenticeship experience is preferred but not required

Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background.

Experience with controls, PLC's, and Allen Bradley systems is preferred, not required.

Physical Demands:

Must meet physical requirements to work in confined spaces as required by OSHA.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must meet physical requirements to safely operate all moving equipment, ie. forklifts, man lifts, tractors, and sweepers, as required by OSHA.

Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.

Must have the ability to work in the plant/warehouse environment (including high/low temperatures, dust, humidity, etc.)

Must have visual acuity to read documents, files, computer screens, equipment information, etc.
 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 90,000-115,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).