Maintenance Supervisor

Summary: 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Ideal Skills & Requirements:

• 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.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and comply with requirements when working in regulated silica areas.