Preventive Maintenance Superintendent

Position Summary
The Preventive Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to ensure optimal operation of all machinery, equipment, and facilities in a high-volume glass manufacturing plant. This role plays a critical part in reducing unplanned downtime, improving equipment reliability, enhancing safety, and maximizing production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Preventive Maintenance Plans: Design, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance activities for all critical equipment including furnaces, cutting and forming machinery, annealing lehrs, conveyors, and packaging systems.
• Maintenance Strategy & Optimization: Implement data-driven strategies for predictive and preventive maintenance using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of maintenance technicians and planners. Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback. Ensure team compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Asset Management & Reliability: Monitor equipment condition and performance, manage spare parts inventory, and ensure timely repairs to extend equipment lifespan and reduce long-term costs.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Safety teams to align maintenance strategies with plant goals. Communicate maintenance schedules and downtime effectively to minimize impact on production.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies. Promote a culture of safety and proactive maintenance.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and failures. Provide regular reports on KPIs, downtime analysis, and maintenance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in preventive or predictive maintenance on glass manufacturing.
• Experience with converting machines as indexing and continuous machines.
• Experience with Vision systems troubleshooting and preventive maintenance routines.
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and environmental standards
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in Glass manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (spanish - english).