Tyler Union- Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Tyler Union, the nation’s leading manufacturer of ductile iron waterworks fittings and accessories, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will direct and coordinate the activities of hourly maintenance employees engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines and equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of the Foundry, or other departments by performing the below duties through assigned personnel. The Supervisor will proactively exhibit and promote the guiding philosophies of The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors, including Safety, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Communication, and Environment.

This is a salaried position, with bonus potential, and an excellent benefits package with health, life, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vacation, holiday pay and 401(k).

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All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following:

• Direct team members engaged in maintenance activities related to the foundry such as repairing furnaces, conveyor systems, and molding equipment.
• Develop and maintain a maintenance team built on expertise, responsibility, and accountability.
• Initiate or suggest programs and procedures that encourage employee advancement within the organization and foster a sense of urgency and continuing education and development within the maintenance department.
• Establish team member work schedules based on production and project needs to include completion timelines and budgets.
• Maintain and enhance preventative maintenance programs to ensure reliable and consistent equipment performance.
• Solve maintenance related problems by preparing a plan of action and implementing that plan to achieve the desired results.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical blueprints and schematics to include trouble shooting and PLC programming.
• Suggests opportunities for capital expansion or replacement projects that result in increased efficiency, reliability and overall profit.
• Relentless drive to improve production, increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned or directed.  

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

Directly supervises hourly maintenance employees in a particular business unit. Carries 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in a technical field or related bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university preferred. 
• A minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience or work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Additional Information

KNOLWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and WORK ACTIVITIES  

• Knowledge required to perform this job successfully includes but is not limited to computers and electronics; engineering and technology; mechanical; English language; mathematics; production and processing; design; education and training; physics; and building and construction.
• Skills required to perform this job successfully include but are not limited to operation monitoring; quality control analysis; repairing; troubleshooting; critical thinking; equipment maintenance; reading comprehension; active listening; complex problem solving; judgement and decision making; monitoring; systems analysis; equipment selection; operation and control; speaking; writing; active learning; coordination; installation; persuasion; service orientation; systems evaluation; and time management.
• Abilities required to perform this job successfully include but are not limited to near vision; problem sensitivity; arm-hand steadiness; deductive reasoning; finger dexterity; manual dexterity; information ordering; oral comprehension; visual color discrimination; category flexibility; flexibility of closure; inductive reasoning; perceptual speed; selective attention; visualization; written comprehension; control precision; fluency of ideas; oral expression; speech clarity; speech recognition; written expression; mathematical reasoning; memorization; originality; and speed of closure.
• Work activities required to perform this job successfully include but are not limited to repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment; getting information; interacting with computers; communicating with supervisors and peers; making decisions and solving problems; monitoring processes, materials, and surroundings; inspecting equipment, structures, and material; updating and using relevant knowledge; identifying objects, actions, and events; organizing, planning, and prioritizing work; analyzing data and information; documenting/recording information; evaluating information to determine compliance with standards; processing information; thinking creatively; establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; handling and moving objects; controlling machines and processes; training and teaching others; coaching and developing others; and coordinating the work and activities of others.
• Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body include climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling tools and materials.
• Must wear common protective or safety equipment, including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.

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.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.