Maintenance Supervisor

Process & Equipment

• Lead maintenance activities across float line systems, autoclaves, furnaces, cutting tables, and robotics.


• Ensure uptime and product quality through preventive and corrective maintenance.


• Analyze performance data to reduce downtime and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).


• Coordinate with production, engineering, and contractors to support operations.

Quality & Improvement

• Uphold standards for dimensional accuracy, clarity, and defect control.


• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.


• Promote continuous improvement and skill development across the maintenance team.

Leadership & Workforce Administration

• Mentor team members through skill progression and training.


• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and performance.


• Support union relations and maintain a collaborative work environment.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce PPE use and safety protocols.


• Lead incident investigations and emergency response.


• Promote a safety-first culture through audits, training, and engagement.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in automotive or glass manufacturing.


• Strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting skills.


• Knowledge of float glass operations and industrial utilities.


• Effective communicator with leadership and organizational strengths.


• Experience in union environments and collective bargaining.


• Ability to work 12-hour rotating night shifts with consistent attendance.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of industrial plant utility systems, furnace and automated equipment


• Basic computer, glass manufacturing process knowledge is preferred


• Ability to be flexible


• Equipment knowledge includes:
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of hand tools, mill, lathe and other shop tools, boom lift, scissor lift, fork truck and general office equipment such as printer, fax and copier
  
  
  
  


• Valid drivers’ license and ability to drive company vehicles


• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays

Key Competencies

• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis


• Excellent Analytical, assessment and decision-making skills to solve independently or know when to escalate


• The ability to communicate effectively across different channels: Verbally, written, and electronic) and functions


• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Mission Vision & Values