Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we'd love to hear from you!

Grede is seeking an experienced and self-motivated 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor to maintain and support our Biscoe, NC foundry. The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise maintenance operations on the off shift by setting goals, organizing and assigning work, training employees, and maintaining a productive work environment in order to meet established maintenance schedules. This position must be able to work a variety of hours to ensure shift change is handled appropriately. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.


What You'll Do:

• Supervise, plan, and coordinate maintenance operating on assigned shift to minimize production downtime and maintain an effective machinery maintenance program.
• Ensure quality of work proper use and care of equipment and machine, and proper application of maintenance repair methods.
• Select and train employees in maintenance operations by using specific training program in place.
• Evaluate work performance, counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance.
• Organize and assign completion of maintenance work orders, utilizing employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite repairs.
• Maintain close observation over repairs, providing guidance to employees concerning proper maintenance techniques.
• Troubleshoot equipment or machine problems and take appropriate corrective action to ensure the equipment is repaired and returned to proper working order in a timely manner.
• Assign completion of scheduled inspections and work orders according to the preventative maintenance schedule and appropriate documentation.
• Follow up on any items noted as needing corrective action.
• Prepare maintenance operating budget for assigned shift and administer and control budget during the business year.
• Maintain, conformance with company policies, work rules, and regulations by coaching employees and/or initiating disciplinary actions as required.
• Enforce the proper use of safety equipment and maintain departmental housekeeping to produce a safe work environment.
• Coach employees to reinforce safe work practices.
• Maintain communication with other maintenance shifts and with other departments to promote efficient operations.
• Must maintain acceptable safety and attendance records.
• Will be required to work 10+ hours per day plus weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive pay
• Matching 401K
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance

What We Need from You:

• 2 or 4-year degree in related field preferred
• 3-5 years experience working in heavy manufacturing environment required, foundry preferred
• 2-3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task and must be self-driven
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to stand, bend, twist, knell, walk for 10+ hours
• Must be able to push, pull or lift to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in an extreme hot environment.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.