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Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

O-I Glass · Auburn, NY

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Packaging
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at O-I Glass (packaging) in Auburn, NY. In depth knowledge of Plant Electrical Systems, Control Systems, PLCs, AC Motor Drives, Robots and/or Quality Inspection Systems and Hot End Electronics.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, PLC, Robotics, SAP, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$95k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 43%
  • ✓ PLC 33%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 27%
  • Automation 25%
  • Root cause 24%
  • ✓ SAP 22%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Six Sigma, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at O-I Glass

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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Full description from O-I GlassAs posted on their careers site.Show

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor assists the Plant Engineer in leading and directing salaried and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of the plant engineering function (General Maintenance, Cold End Mechanization, and the Batch and Furnace department). This includes installation, repair and maintenance of all plant systems, equipment, grounds and facilities. Supports compliance efforts with local, state and federal regulations concerning environmental affairs, OSHA, NFPA, and other governing agencies.

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor will

  • •Assist in directing preventive maintenance programs
  • •Conducts periodic inspections of all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds. Assists in implementing corrective actions when necessary. Oversees all changes or upgrades.
  • •Responsible for the quality of all work performed by maintenance and production employees assigned to the Electrical / Electronic Technician group.
  • •Coordinates and supervises all construction and service work performed by outside contractors as directed.
  • •Assists in overseeing health and safety issues affecting ergonomic factors
  • •Supervises training of personnel to ensure all electricians and electronic techs are properly trained to perform all aspects of their roles, while ensuring efficiency and high standards are maintained
  • •Communicates and directs the application of prescribed safety and environmental regulations
  • •Ensures correct use of safety equipment and that company safety policies are followed
  • •May oversee parts of our plant apprenticeship program
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The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor should have

  • •Strong maintenance background as an Electrician or Electronic Tech in an industrial environment
  • •In depth knowledge of Plant Electrical Systems, Control Systems, PLCs, AC Motor Drives, Robots and/or Quality Inspection Systems and Hot End Electronics
  • •Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles, while developing a continuous improvement culture that involves all relevant hourly and salaried personnel
  • •Experience with maintenance management software (preferably SAP)
  • •Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization

This position reports directly to the Plant Engineer.

  • •High School diploma or equivalent required
  • •Bachelor Degree in Engineering or additional training (college, military, apprenticeship programs, etc.) is preferred
  • •Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • •Glass industry experience is highly preferred
  • •Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • •Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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