Maintenance and Repair Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur Client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Maintenance and Repair Supervisor for their Redford, MI location. Responsibilities:Supervisor overseeing all the skilled trades that do the repairs Maintenance supervisor. Various skilled trades employees report to them. Axel team, Engine team, etc. Expected to take the phone calls or radio calls of escalation from production for support with down pieces of equipment and dispatch the skilled tradesman to execute repairs If an Engineer is required, this candidate would call the Engineer. The maintenance supervisor is typically the 3rd point of escalation in the event of an issue. This role involves a lot of processing paperwork to process and close out work orders in an internal client system They are expected to be able to report out on and be responsible for the logging of hours performed on the repairs in their reports. This candidate’s team also performs preventative maintenance This role will involve timecard management of their team They will be responsible for facilitating mandatory training requirements for their team They are also responsible for maintaining training compliance for their team Maintenance works when the line is working and when the line is down. There is a significant amount of weekends that this contractor would be expected to work. The selected contractor should assume you’re working the weekends if production is not working. The manager describes this work as grass roots real world maintenance experience Requirements:Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.Education/Experience:High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.5-7 years experience required.Ideal Candidate: Maintenance supervisors that used to be skilled trades or technicians in their past Able to offer coaching and advice to the skilled tradesman that are making the repairs UAW experience High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience Automotive industry experience Preferred:Journeyman certification (not required) Needs to be able to work independently because the candidate will be working on afternoon shift with minimal supervision Mechanical aptitude Hands on automotive hobbyist experience is applicable and a nice to have Top 3 must-have hard skills Maintenance supervisor experience that used to be skilled trades or technicians in their past employment experience UAW Experience High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience Why Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities