Maintenance Supervisor

AMP Robotics is a pioneer and industry leader in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry. We apply AI-powered automation to economically and sustainably improve our global recycling system.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP also has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta and Cleveland, as well as in Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year and Forbes’ most promising AI companies, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPRobotics.com.

AMP Robotics is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team while also supporting the maintaining, modifying, and improving of all equipment at AMP’s facility. Participates as an integral team member, gives input on equipment reliability, maintenance processes, safety concerns, and other topics. 

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will work to:

• Demonstrate and lead the department in a commitment to safe behavior and to making the plant a safer place to work. Support/drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk controls efforts.
• Supervise the maintenance team by assigning personnel; scheduling and accomplishing preventative maintenance goals while monitoring equipment throughout a shift. 
• Primary interface to external facilities and maintenance contractors (i.e. HVAC, rolling stock, compressors, etc).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all processing and support systems to specifications consistent with all Federal and State fire, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain the spare parts inventory, based on critical need and part lead time. 
• Resolve technical issues presented throughout a shift ;investigate; identify a solution.
• Increase equipment reliability through ownership of continuous improvement and preventive maintenance.
• Develop playbook on single point failures, identify backup plans and prepared responses to preserve uptime.  Develop safe triage response plans backed by long term repairs.
• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained to support equipment reliability and support upgrades.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager and operations supervisors closely 
• Resolve personnel problems working closely with the Plant Manager. 
• Support preoperative and postoperative inspection of the equipment and ensure necessary repairs are entered and actioned within the CMMS.
• Supervise project initiatives and development activities to support changing plant needs, while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Safely and productively operates all equipment including forklift, wheel loader and/or baler, while monitoring area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 
• Supply technical knowledge to help troubleshoot production problems.
• Own and ensure compliance to 5S in the department.
• Act as emergency coordinator for the plant.
• Adheres to and ensures all company, and regulatory safety standards and rules are followed 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have: 

Required: 

• Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.  Technical certifications are highly desired. 
• 3 (or more) years of direct experience leading a team operating same or similar machinery, in a production or processing environment 
• 5 or more years of experience operating same or similar machinery
• Experience working with and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles including Preventive Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance, and Predictive Maintenance
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for Preventive Maintenance, Purchase Requisitions, Work Order Tracking, and Inventory Management
• Knowledge of electrical safety

Preferred: 

• Five (5) plus years experience as a certified maintenance mechanic lead or supervisor.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary. 

• Maintain balance on slippery surfaces. 
• Lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance. 
• The ability to stand, climb, bend, twist, and lift equipment and tools. 
• The ability to speak, read, and write in English. 
• Overtime and call-in work may be required. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary. 

• Maintain balance on slippery surfaces. 
• Lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance. 
• Stand for up to eight hours per day. 
• The ability to stand, climb, bend, twist, and lift materials or tools as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES: 

The following competencies represent qualities, traits and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are also desired.

• Safety Orientation – Follows and promotes safety rules and procedures. Recognizes hazards and anticipates danger. Does not take inappropriate risks. 
• Ethics – Adheres to the policies and rules set forth by the Company. Does not bend the rules or cut corners. Is honest and trustworthy. 
• Endurance – Sticks with the task until it is completed in the most productive and safe manner. Works through challenges that come up. 
• Dependability – Is someone supervisors and coworkers can count on. Follows through and does what he/she says he/she will do. Shows up for work on time and adheres to the established work schedule. 

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS and EQUIPMENT USED: 

The following machines, tools, equipment are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, and equipment used will vary. 

• Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, dust mask, ear plugs, gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, and safety vest. 
• Machines including, but not limited to, forklift, baler, wheel loader 
• Tools including, but not limited to, welding equipment, hand, and power tools. 

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary. 

• Potential exposure to extreme weather conditions. 
• Work environment; includes machines, tools, trucks, dust, fumes and odors.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste. 

We recognize that there is more to work than the day-to-day responsibilities. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer competitive base salaries; medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and sick time; flexible work hours; and the opportunity to quickly accelerate your learning and growth. 

Travel Requirements: 

• Occasional, as needed.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

AMP Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company will be based on job openings, merit, qualifications, and abilities as required by the position. The Company does not discriminate, and does not permit its employees to discriminate against other employees, applicants, customers, or independent contractors because of: 

• Race 
• Color 
• Religion 
• Sex 
• Sexual orientation (including gender identity or expression, including a person's orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or transgender status, or PeopleCare’s perception thereof) 
• Pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions 
• Marital status 
• National origin 
• Citizenship 
• Military or veteran status 
• Ancestry 
• Age (40 or over) 
• Disability (including genetic information) 
• Or, any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. 

Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. 

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

We recognize that there is more to work than the day-to-day responsibilities. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer competitive base salaries; medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and sick time; flexible work hours; and the opportunity to quickly accelerate your learning and growth.