Maintenance Supervisor

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising maintenance employees, and developing and maintaining a schedule for machinery and equipment repair and maintenance.

The Maintenance Supervisor is an active participant in the Argus Leadership Team, contributing to achieving company objectives, and strategic short and long-term goals.

Who We Are

Argus is an employee-owned organization that embraces diversity and the benefits it brings. Innovation and progress are achieved through valuing the ideas of our people, two-way communication, and being open to change. Please visit the ‘About Us’ and ‘Careers’ sections of our website to learn more.

Responsibilities

Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance

• Plan and deliver maintenance and repair schedules based on customer and machine requirements, within the Argus locations, ensuring quality and customer requirements are upheld.
• In collaboration with Plant Supervisors, ensure facilities and equipment are maintained regularly so that machines run effectively and efficiently.
• Review and evaluate the condition of machinery and equipment. Maintaining/repairing as required or making recommendations for replacement.
• Work jointly with the Manufacturing Manager to ensure effective employee resource allocation based on machine and customer requirements.
• Ensure schedules of repair / maintenance for the machines and equipment are kept up to date by the Maintenance team.
• Proactively manage changes in maintenance scope, identify potential blockages, and devise contingency plans.
• Orders machine parts and specialty tools as required.
• Make recommendations to the Manufacturing Manager on capital asset purchases and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Manage millwrights’ workload, assigning tasks based on schedules and customer needs.
• Address any questions the team have on their work tasks.
• Operate all machines and equipment within the shops and use shop tools, as required, to determine and deliver maintenance needs.
• Ensure department KPIs are shared amongst team and achieved on a monthly/ annual basis. Investigate when KPIs are not met and work with team to identify improvements as required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Maintenance team: recruiting, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Train and motivate employees regarding inspection operations, drawings, prints, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure Maintenance team are diligently following work instructions and specifications, supporting and training where necessary.
• Prioritize schedules based on product availability and manufacturing schedules.
• Verify employee time in AX daily, for payroll purposes.
• Responsible for promoting safety throughout Argus, in line with legislation:
• Promote safety by providing necessary resources, equipment and PPE,
• Ensure work practices are safe.
• Complete accident investigations and emergency evacuations as required.
• Hold monthly toolbox meetings covering provided safety agendas.
  
  

Position Qualifications And Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory/ managing role in a manufacturing environment, responsible for the direct supervision and leadership of personnel.
• 5+ years’ experience of in a machine shop.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman machinist / millwright status.
• Crane & forklift trained?
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Experienced user of computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe and Dynamics AX.
• General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles and the ability to impart that knowledge to others.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Machine shop environment with extended walking/ standing, limited sitting.
• Working wearing personal protective equipment 100% of work time.
• Lifting regularly up to 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.