Maintenance - Maintenance Supervisor at Buckhorn, Inc. in BRISTOL, Indiana

Job Description:

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Job Overview

This position provides leadership, direction, and coordination of team members in maintenance with responsibilities for safety, quality, and project management. This role actively participates and supports a work environment focused on preventive maintenance and timely project support. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned at anytime

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently models a positive attitude and a willingness to help others be successful
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Supports training for all team members providing them with the skills to do their jobs
• Exhibits strong team development and performance management skills
• Demonstrates a strong commitment toward results - execution, attention to details
• Is passionate about safety, 5S, continuous improvement and lean
• Able to function in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
• Conduct regular small team meetings to communicate department objectives and performance.
• Train or facilitate the training of new employees in all aspects of their job function
• Administer policies and procedures
• Liaison between cross-functional and supporting teams and team members
• Communicate and support strict adherence to quality standards
• Ensure quality goals and objectives are met on a daily basis


• Define Quality Goals, and method of measurement, within Maintenance
• Support the Quality Goals of Production
• Ensure efficient materials management
• Monitor unnecessary waste and correct when necessary
• Monitor and improve the management of tools, equipment and production processes.
• Is an active leader and coach to team members by focusing on an environment for them in which to be successful
• Passionate about supporting safety.
• Ability to identify root cause, implement corrective action where gaps to the goals exist - strong problem solving skills
• Responsible for supporting new and current team member activities - performance, management, transfers, promotions and disciplinary processes
• Schedule work assignment to maximize efficiency

• Develop and monitor staffing plans to execute the schedule on time at the planned rate or better

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in a leadership or similar role
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Skills in MS Office
• Experience with implementing or maintaining PM and Maintenance Request Systems
• Experience with Arc-Flash, Hazmat and Fall Prevention requirements and practices a must
• Excellent organizing and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Working knowledge of PLC controls, Electric motors and drives, 3-phase electrical power required

Education and Experience

• Minimum 6 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:

• Ovens
• Forklifts
• Torches
• Rotating tools
• Etc.

Physical Requirements

• This individual will be walking and standing at various times of the day, as it requires a consistent presence on the production area. Must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

• Job Function Manufacturing
• Pay Type Salary