New Holland Industrial & Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Job Title: Industrial and Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:  This position is located at the Milliken New Holland Plant located in Gainesville, GA and reports to the location’s Engineering Services Manager.  This supervisor would assist in managing daily operations of the engineering services department in a modern textile plant, including electrical maintenance, facility maintenance, boilers, chillers, air compressors and other auxiliary equipment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervision, direction and development of engineering services electricians and technicians.
• Implementation and management of work order system, support equipment maintenance, facility maintenance.
• Maintain department safety procedures, guarding, safety devices and implement safety improvement projects.  Maintain compliance with OSHA and plant standards.
• Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical equipment to include continuous improvement, downtime reduction, energy consumption reduction, measurement, environmental impact:

             -digital drive, PLC, and process control systems

            -plant computer systems and networks

            -electrical power distribution and systems

            -motor, gearbox, belt and pulley mechanical power transfer

            -compressed air generation and transfer

            -steam generation and transfer

• Create standard process instructions
   
• Maintain appropriate performance reports (building, production, environmental)
   
• Establish collaborative internal and external relationships:
  -engineering services team members

-plant departments

-outside contractors and vendors

• Understand and effectively participate in the plant safety process

• Assist the Engineering Services Manager in training, developing, and coaching team members:

-Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
-Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
-Ensure that written performance evaluations of associates are completed as required; provide continuous feedback on personal performance issues; take immediate action to recognize achievements and address deficiencies or problems -Ensure safety rules are clearly understood and followed

Qualifications - Required:

                5+ years of manufacturing experience

• Technical Aptitude – functional knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical drive systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and ownership with little supervision
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate and interact at all levels

Qualifications – Preferred:

• BS degree (mechanical or electrical engineering

• Previous Manufacturing Experience
• Project Management Experience

•  AutoCAD or Similar Software Experience

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.