Maintenance Supervisor

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team .

YOU

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting Production and Operational needs while focusing on problem solving, troubleshooting and maintaining material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, stamping presses, ancillary equipment, feedline machines, scales and all support equipment. You will directly oversee the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Technicians by scheduling work, coaching and mentoring team members and identifying training opportunities to improve the skill set of those within the department across multiple shifts. Ensure compliance with all safety and company policies.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING (% of Time)

Leadership and Team Oversight (50%)

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team. Ensuring the production equipment, machinery, and facilities are properly maintained, safe, and operating efficiently.
• Tasks include scheduling, coordinating and assigning work orders (WOs) and preventative maintenance (PMs) to technicians through a CMMS.
• Scheduling equipment repairs and production downtime in collaboration with production planning and productions teams.
• Review documentation of completed tasks and maintenance history for accuracy.
• Manage ordering spare parts and inventory levels with collaboration from our Maintenance and Repair Operations team (MRO).
• Help to ensure tools and equipment are available and in good shape.
• Communicate and report on maintenance metrics, KPIs, and equipment downtime issues to upper management.
• Liaise with other departments; production, engineering, shipping, etc. as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized services.

Equipment Maintenance and Reliability (30%)

• Repair, install, troubleshoot, start-up, and provide technical maintenance on all existing and new plant/facility equipment.
• Integrate existing and new equipment, as needed.
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot machines and equipment.
• Communicate technical issues to maintenance, facilities and operations management.

Training and Continuous Improvement (20%)

• Provide training, mentorship, and performance evaluations on technicians.
• Find training opportunities on any additional skills to improve the department.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, youve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or a combination of education and experience is required.
• 5 years of related experience in industrial maintenance.
• Leadership: Strong team mentality and skills. Problem solving and decision-making abilities. Previous experience managing teams up to 15 direct reports on multiple shifts.
• Teamwork: Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems required.
• Maintenance knowledge: Have experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors, sortation systems, and large manufacturing equipment within an IACS (Industrial Automation Controls System). Familiarity with Stamping Presses and related equipment is preferred.
• Technology: Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Proficient with AutoCAD. Experience with Smartsheet is preferred. Ability to learn new software including, but not limited to, CMMS.
• Project management skills. Ability to effectively manage and participate in large scale projects involving installing new equipment, relocating existing equipment. Moving equipment such as stamping presses, feeders, straighteners, reels, ancillary equipment, etc.
• Safety: Strongly understand and ensure compliance with the NFPA 70E-Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA 70 (NEC), and OSHA Standards. Help to improve the safety culture.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of advanced arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
• Focus and Results: The ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.
• Dependability: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance and time management.
• Speaking and Communication: Able to effectively communicate in group settings and one on one. Communicate effectively with co-workers, peers, and direct reports. Listen with full attention to what other people are saying while understanding the needs expressed and ask questions appropriately without interrupting at an inappropriate time. Having the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other organization employees are also necessary.
• Reasoning: Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Able to work with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, equations, graphs, etc.)
• The ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints, schematics, and diagrams is required.
• Self-Management: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Able to work effectively to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing and regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Travel

This job requires less than 5% of domestic travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$88,100 - $141,000 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue directly or indirectly and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: .

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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