Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As an 525 Kansas Maintenance Supervisor, you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible for supervising the maintenance, safety and repair of machinery, plant equipment, and tools used in production processes, including conducting periodic maintenance checks, planning equipment upgrades and machinery modifications, identifying faults, and investigating and repairing equipment breakdowns of assigned business unit. Monitors the performance of equipment after repairs have been carried out. Coordinates maintenance team’s work across all shifts. Acts as a central point of contact regarding maintenance/electrical issues. Ensures maintenance team is trained, equipped, and motivated. Works with maintenance team to accomplish tasks safely, timely, and in a cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for maintenance across all three shifts.
Ensures all safety programs and procedures are followed, accepted and endorsed by the entire department.
Works with cross- functional team to ensure safety programs and audits are completed in compliance with company standards.
Provides leadership guidance and mentoring to ensure work practices are followed (such as safety, preventive maintenance and equipment repair processes).
Manages labor resources to ensure efficient support of warehouse and production goals.
Initiates, implements and manages the business unit’s maintenance program based on best practices with an emphasis on planning, scheduling and preventative/predictive maintenance.
Repairs on site machinery and if necessary, arranges for replacement machinery in a timely and efficient manner
As assigned, collaborates with business unit leadership team to coordinate support of projects, goals and deadlines.
Establishes and monitors programs for machinery and equipment analysis, vibration and other condition-monitoring techniques. Calibrates instruments. Monitors new technology and performance indicators for machine efficiency and optimal performance
Plans and writes capital expenditure requests for maintenance-based projects.
Identifies mechanical deficiencies and records data for accurate analysis.
Creates equipment standardization and ensures appropriate parts inventory. Maintains the maintenance shop and equipment.
Optimizes maintenance strategies by developing standard operating procedures, implementing preventative
maintenance programs and assisting with decisions related to equipment purchases.
Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Capability to solve complex problems, utilizing strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Superior organizational skills and the ability to assemble resources needed to orchestrate multiple projects/activities and accomplish goals.
Model a collaborative leadership style with the ability to build partnerships and influence others into action.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and consultative approach; tactful in dealing with people at all levels.
Strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and positive.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Ability to actively lead change initiatives.
Display highest ethical standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) preferred
Minimum of three years of successful management of teams in a manufacturing environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and leading employees; addressing conflict resolution and providing workforce success opportunities for team members.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work no less than a 40-hour week. The employee must be able to work some weekends and holidays, as required by production priorities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside hot and cold weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

In this role, you may be required to use, handle and dispose of hazardous materials such as; metal working fluids, alcohol, waste oil and other routine industrial chemicals. Safety Data Sheets are available for all materials in which you may be exposed.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor?
Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What’s in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short term disability
Generous 401k match
Generous Time Off
Annual company activities