Maintenance Supervisor

ABOUT THE POSITION

Plaskolite is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to support our Zanesville, OH, manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, plant efficiency, and a safe working environment. This role provides hands-on leadership to the maintenance team, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support continuous production at Plaskolite.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.


• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.


• Coordinate maintenance priorities with production leadership to support operational goals and schedules.


• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.


• Develop and train maintenance personnel to enhance technical skills and ensure readiness for plant demands.


• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and improvement projects to optimize plant performance.


• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, equipment history, and spare parts inventory management.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and direct maintenance technicians in performing repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on extrusion and manufacturing equipment.


• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance work orders in coordination with production leadership to meet operational goals.


• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, including equipment logs, PM checklists, and parts usage.


• Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies, conducting regular inspections, and ensuring proper use of tools and PPE.


• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality departments to support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Monitor maintenance performance metrics (downtime, PM completion rates, work order backlog) and recommend process improvements.


• Manage parts inventory and coordinate with purchasing to maintain critical spares.


• Train, coach, and develop maintenance team members to build technical skills and promote a culture of accountability.


• Participate in capital project planning and equipment installation as required.


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.


• Experience with extrusion or plastics manufacturing equipment preferred.


• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) usage and maintenance planning.


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.


• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Sign-On Bonus


• Health Insurance 401(k) and Employer Contribution


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Employee Discount Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Voluntary Insurance (Life, Pet, Cancer, Disability and more)

ABOUT PLASKOLITE

PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry.  Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world thru long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.