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Balchem Maintenance Supervisor in Marshfield, Wisconsin
Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Maintenance Marshfield
Location: Marshfield, WI
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - -BCPC-) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY :
Manages and coordinates all activities of the Maintenance department, at the Marshfield, WI manufacturing plant. Provides leadership and strategic planning for Maintenance to accomplish corporate objectives. Develops and implements preventive maintenance activities. Utilizing the CMMS system, ensures all work performed is tracked and properly documented. Responsibilities include managing department staff and budget, controlling costs to within budgeted numbers, maintaining equipment, buildings, grounds and utility systems in optimum working condition. Selects and manages in-house and contract workers engaged in assignments such as painting, masonry, carpentry, welding, electrical wiring and controls, heating and refrigeration, and plumbing systems. Responsible for managing spare parts inventory. Supervises lawn care and other grounds-keeping activities at the Marshfield facility. Prepares departmental activity, manpower utilization, equipment downtime and cost reports. Responsible for ensuring Safety program adheres to corporate policies and meets or exceeds all OSHA requirements. Performs monthly safety inspections of facility, equipment and utilities. Tracks and maintains adherence to all environmental and safety permits and inspections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Accountable for the direct management and supervision of the Maintenance staff at the Marshfield facility
Schedules and supervises maintenance activities to ensure an efficient and cost-effective operation
Schedules repairs or modifications with other plant departments; assigns personnel to specific projects, manages and audits their activities to ensure that work performed is accomplished according to specification and as efficiently as possible to minimize overall cost and maintain production efficiency
Manages maintenance department costs, including labor, parts, and equipment; maintains costs within budget
Responsible for selection of maintenance department employees, managing their schedules and work, conducting training, performance evaluation and disciplinary measures
Selects, manages and works jointly with engineering or construction personnel in performing building structural, plant process, or other construction projects to make sure they conform to specifications and code requirements that necessary permits have been obtained, proper materials are on hand, and that projects proceed on schedule
Coordinates scheduling and supervises work activities of contractors performing approved capital projects for the company
Evaluates contractor work, sets expectations with contractors for safety performance, and ensures security of confidential information
Responsible for security of the Marshfield Plant including alarm systems, doors and entry systems
The primary objective is to maintain the facility in a secure condition at all times
Responsible for maintaining and operation of Boilers, chillers, air compressors, waste water and process water treatment equipment
Maintains and keeps a record of spare parts inventory to guarantee an appropriate stock level of maintenance parts and supplies; orders replacement supplies using an electronic purchasing system
Manages the process of entering and responding to electronic work orders; utilizes the work order system in planning the schedules of maintenance personnel
Ensures that proper files are kept on plant equipment and projects including P&IDs, drawings, equipment manuals, and repair history
Responsible for technical training of maintenance personnel to ensure skill sets required for effective facility maintenance are attained
Responsible for supporting corporate safety goals for the Marshfield plant and providing on site Safety program adherence
Responsible for ensuring proper lock out/tag out, confined space entry, hot work, elevated work policies and procedures are followed
Promotes safe practices in lifting, climbing and bending techniques as well as proper use of and handling of mechanical and electrical equipment and helps manage the site-s safety program
Supervises janitorial services and ensures that buildings and grounds are maintained, including regular inspection of buildings, roofs, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems; initiates repair of maintenance programs as appropriate
Ensures that lawns are mowed, and that driveways and parking areas are cleared of snow or ice
Performs duties of maintenance mechanic as necessary
Provides troubleshooting assistance and resources to maintenance mechanics as necessary
Performs other related duties as directed by Plant Manager
Prepares and submits to Plant Manager activity reports, project proposals and cost analysis of replacing or repairing machinery, structures or other equipment
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have specialized training beyond the high school level in the mechanical, electrical and building trades, plus 5 to 10 years of related experience in a supervisory capacity with related industrial work experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Continuous physical activity throughout the day such as climbing, balancing, walking, stooping, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and moving objects up to 100 lbs.
Ability to operate industrial machinery, work on a personal computer and travel on specific assignments
Operates a variety of hand-held power and mechanical tools, instruments and a personal computer
Works inside and outside, noise above ambient level, proximity to moving mechanical parts and will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, gloves, goggles and face shields and other protective equipment as required by the specific job assignment
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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
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