Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:  Maintenance Supervisor

OPENINGS:  3

SHIFTS: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts

HOURS:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

COMPENSATION:  $82,500

LOCATION:  Plymouth, MI

Our client, a tier-one automotive supplier, is in need of maintenance supervisors at their manufacturing facility located in Plymouth, MI.  The openings are on all 3 shifts and are direct opportunities with the client providing a competitive base salary and benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervises the activities of hourly colleagues to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for maintenance department safety, quality, production and delivery objectives in his/her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to support production jobs.
• Responsible for managing the preventive maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of press utilization and efficiency.
• Drive shift manning levels and utilization to assure compliance to budget.
• Provide leadership and promote positive moral and ensure a total team concept.
• Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team.
• Coordinate and assess required training and team building.
• Complete individual work team performance reviews for probationary colleagues.
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan goals and issues.
• Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals.
• Provide colleagues with the necessary training to be successful in their roles.
• Communicate and prioritize daily work assignments to the team.
• Assure work orders are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Communicate the overtime schedule to the work team.
• Assist in new job set-up.
• Communicate key information to the organization through the daily “shift to shift” communication.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
• Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex. IATF 16949/ISO14001).
• Prepare all accident reports to include identification of root cause and corrective action.
• Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protection equipment (PPE) by the work team.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in the work area.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, etc.)

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct leadership and supervises hourly skilled trades colleagues.
• Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
• Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years as a maintenance supervisor preferred, and one (1) year of management experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem solving methods.
• Experience as a training facilitator preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to travel.  When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous materials.