Maintenance Supervisor

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Ada facility.  This position will oversee the manufacturing of leather footballs in a union environment and will be a key player in assisting in process improvements throughout the factory floor.  The core responsibility of this position will be to provide planning, designing implementation and optimization of current manufacturing equipment at the Ada facility. This position will be responsible for all facility upkeep and facility improvement projects and will supervise a small team of skilled union maintenance personnel while working directly in the manufacturing environment. This person will coordinate technical training for team development and enhancement.  This position will develop, identify, and modify new and existing processes, technologies and platforms for improved performance and/or cost reduction. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Spearhead all facility maintenance (upkeep and building improvements).
• Lead current maintenance staff to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• Monitor and evaluate process / equipment performance, make recommendations for new and improved processes.
• Develop and maintain reference documents, technical work instructions and preventive maintenance programs.
• Build critical relationships and leverage expertise and capabilities from inside and outside Wilson to deliver results and create value.
• Provide engineering support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Interact with external organizations (vendors, suppliers etc.) to explore new technologies for sewing and material handling.
• Propose new technology to keep equipment and processes technologically advanced. Forward thinking / view of what the plant needs.
• Communicate across different groups within the facility to identify projects and solutions to support the production and quality of footballs.
• Strong safety background with experience in administration, auditing, and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a candidate with 5 to 10 years of strong experience in maintenance and / or manufacturing engineering.  BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred; May substitute for equivalent experience in that field.  Previous supervisory or management experience in a union environment is desired.  This position is for first shift.  The hours for first shift are Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm and Friday 6:00 am - 12:00 pm with overtime and / or off shift hours as needed.

Other qualifications include:

• Demonstrated passion for sport and sporting equipment.
• Strong leadership skills are a must for this position.
• A strong team player with a positive and professional attitude and a strong bias for action to solve challenges.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and comfortable operating without a high level of structure.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities and the ability to work effectively in a high-paced environment that embraces change and values creation.
• Strong project management and analytic skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial machines (pneumatics, hydraulic, PLC, etc.) and strong mechanical aptitude.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical systems, both AC and DC systems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Solidworks and Office Programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 10% domestically.

What We'll Provide

We offer a competitve wage and benefit package with best in class amenities and perks, including: 

• Medical, dental and vision

• 401k with company match

• Life insurance

• Paid maternity/paternity leave

• Professional development opportunities

• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.