Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

Buzzi Unicem USA's Festus, MO Plant is searching for a Mechanical Maintenace Supervisor.

Responsible for performing duties, such as but not limited to:

- Supervises the maintenance mechanics, maintenance technicians, quarry employees and machinist that are either employees or contractors.

- Plans, schedules and directs the inspection, repair and servicing of cement plant production machinery and equipment. Inspects work in progress and assigns personnel to jobs in accordance with schedule and skills available.

- Coordinates activities with other supervisors to maximize production and minimize downtime.

- Assists in creating plant shut down scheduled to ensure coverage.

- Reviews status of repair items being fabricated in the shop to ensure conformance with specifications.

- Ensuring that all plant equipment is operational, clean and safe.

- Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment from stores, as required, to ensure a smooth continuous operation.

- Approves store requisitions for repair materials and parts.

- Participates in "on-call" program with other Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planner.

- Prepares daily time sheets.

- Actively participating in regular safety/maintenance meetings.

- Identifying and providing maintenance and safety training to employees.

- Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment as outline by MSHA and company regulations.

- Investigates and reports on accidents involving employees and equipment. Promotes and enforces safe working practices and good housekeeping.

- Maintains current knowledge of collective bargaining agreement and related plant policies. Seeks opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness.

- Continues self-improvement activities especially in the area of welding, repair techniques and machine shop equipment.

Qualifications

- Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts.

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some college in a related field is preferred.

- 3-5 years supervisory experience in a cement or similar industrial plant preferred.

- Supervising in a union environment strongly preferred.

- Minimum 5 years experience in industrial maintenance work, including equipment failure, troubleshooting and repairs.

- Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office programs. Oracle experience is a plus.

- Strong interpersonal and communication sills (written and oral).

- Good organization and decision making abilities.

- Must have knowledge of safety regulations, environmental regulations, welding and repair.

- Ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated.

- Good mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and problem solving abilities.

- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.