Schedule: Monday through Friday, Day Shift
The Opportunity
Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at www.dsbrown.com (http://www.dsbrown.com) and become part of our awesome team!
The Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, safety, and overall functionality of the manufacturing facility, building systems, utilities, and production equipment. This role supervises the Maintenance department and ensures efficient operation of the facility and plant systems through preventative maintenance programs, contractor management, equipment reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
The Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor partners with Operations, Safety, HR, Purchasing, and other departments to drive equipment uptime, process improvements, capital projects, regulatory compliance, and ISO 9001 standards across the plant. This is an on-site position located in North Baltimore, OH.
Who We're Looking For
All your life, you've been a thinker – a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.
At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So, we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view – creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.
If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Primary Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Leads the plant maintenance team, ensuring all facility and equipment-related activities are completed safely, efficiently, and effectively
- Enforces company safety policies and OSHA regulations for employees and contractors while partnering with cross-functional teams (Safety, HR, Production) to support training, compliance requirements, and effective maintenance practices
- Maintains ISO 9001 procedures, policies, and documentation requirements
- Develops, implements, and maintains preventive maintenance programs through regular inspection of buildings and equipment
- Utilizes CMMS (Maintenance Connection) to schedule work, assign tasks, track maintenance activities, and manage spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies to support operational needs
- Manages maintenance and repair of facility utility systems, including electrical, HVAC, boilers, air compressors, and related equipment
- Manages capital projects, maintenance work, upgrades, and renovations within budget and schedule constraints
- Actively involved in the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and systems, and servicing and repairing current equipment and systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements and safety standards
- Identifies and implements improvement projects that enhance productivity, increase uptime, reduce downtime, and improve overall facility performance without compromising safety or quality
- Initiates Continuous Improvements by using Lean Principles
- Manages contractor relationships, including contract negotiations and ensuring safe, compliant work practices
- Communicates with Production to ensure timely maintenance scheduling, equipment status updates, and minimal operational disruption
- Prepares reports related to maintenance activities, downtime trends, project status, and facility performance
- Assists with recruiting, hiring, training staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have the ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Employee(s)/Group /Department Supervised: Maintenance
What We Need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)
High school diploma or GED; technical training, trade certification, or college coursework in Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Years of Experience: 5+ Years Area: Admin and manufacturing maintenance and facilities
management
Years of Experience: 5+ Years Area: Leading and developing a team of skilled trades people
Competencies / Technical Skills
Core Competencies:
- Fostering Teamwork
- Managing Performance
- Building Collaborative Relationships
- Customer Orientation
- Result Orientation
- Personal Credibility
Organizational Competencies:
- Initiative
- Developing Others
- Influencing Others
Position Competencies:
- Excellent written/verbal communication and customer service skills
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance, rubber manufacturing, extrusion, and metal machining
- Manufacturing preventive maintenance experience
- Project management, timelines, critical path to completion
Technical Skills:
- Electric Controls Expertise (Drive, PLC- Ladder Logic, etc),
- Strong Hydraulic knowledge (pump, controls, system, valving, etc),
- Administrative: CMMS (Maintenance connect, MS Office)
Physical Requirements (Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such as walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs) and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.)
Most of the time spent sitting, standing, and walking. May be situations which require up to 25 pounds of lifting. Must be able to bend periodically. Must be able to see and hear.
Work Conditions
Environment: Production Area Travel: < 10%
Special Work Conditions: Production environment may be loud and dirty
What We Offer
Health & Welfare
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
- Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous 401(k) plan
Flexibility & Time Off
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
- On-site & hybrid work opportunities available
Community & Personal Development
- Donation matching and time off to volunteer
- Educational reimbursement
About Us
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com (http://www.gibraltar1.com)
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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