Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title

Dover's Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Essential Job Functions Include:

Direct accountability for overseeing installation, repair, and maintenance activities of all facilities, and infrastructure machinery and systems necessary for the daily operations. Assist as needed with the activities of Safety and other related environmental tasks. Provide supervision and direction to the Maintenance Technicians. Maintain and issues daily job assignments, record and evaluate the results of Preventative Maintenance information. Provide assistance to departments requiring Maintenance support needs. Provide assistance to Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Quality as it relates Maintenance resource needs. Develop and maintain schedules of Maintenance planed work and maintains records that ensure that all equipment will be kept maintained and serviced. Assists with safety inspections and audits along with action plans. Ensure all employees have a safe environment in that all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated. Enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures consistently, and respond to and investigate all reports of accidents or injuries in a timely manner. Thoroughly train new employees, correct or commend employee's health and safety performance, and conduct adequate performance appraisals by evaluating an employee's safety performance. Display a positive attitude towards safety and lead by example that will result in a safe and healthful workplace for all who work at Vehicle Service Group. Ensures that Health, Safety, and Environmental standards are adhered to in accordance to Occupational Health & Safety Act. Work with MRO Team on spare parts activities which include inventory control, inventory reorder points, minimum/maximum stock quantities, and parts ordering. Ensure that spare parts material requirements are readily available to support Maintenance activities and the manufacturing operation, including shutdowns, CAPEX and special projects. Contact vendors for pricing, availability and delivery timelines. Work with MRO Team to Expedite delivery of equipment repair materials to support emergency situations. Assist MRO Team obsolete inventory removal and reconcile inventory values. Maintain inventory accuracies through an established cycle count policy and procedures. Analyze and solve equipment part issues dealing with component interchangeability and premature failure by locating and establishing alternate suppliers. Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

Safety: Observe and maintain all safety requirements. Facilitate safe work practices and contribute resources to creating a safe work environment. Participate in in-house safety program or with the safety committees as needed. Ethics & Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Insure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard. Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well organized reports. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straight-forward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests. Teamwork/Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation, and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow VSG's business in the U.S. and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others. Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical/analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or create opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business. Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion. Deadlines are met. Maintenance Log: Update necessary logs and check sheets to ensure preventive maintenance files are accurate and OSHA requirements are met. Training: Willingness to upgrade electrical/mechanical skill set both on and off the job.

Contacts (Internal and External):

Interacts extensively with all manufacturing personnel, with other functional areas within the Business Unit, and external vendors.

Job Specifications:

Education: Associate Degree with a minimum of two years supervisor experience and one year MRO inventory management preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. A high level of analytical ability is required to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Spare parts management experience, ideally with operational CMMS inventory system. Working knowledge of Maintenance repair procedures related to evaluation of MRO components to determine the most economical means of repair or replacement. Strong electrical, mechanical and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of Maintenance repair procedures related to evaluation of MRO components to determine the most economical means of repair or replacement. Must be proficient with computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software. Excellent verbal and written skills required. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, management, employees, and co-workers. Experience: Must be able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics and apply them to repair equipment and to order necessary parts. Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, PLC, and relay logic controls. Supervision: Reports to Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Manager for job assignments and instructions. Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Responsibility: Exercises High degree of judgment. Questionable matters referred to the Maintenance Manager for assistance.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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