Maintenance Unit Supervisor - Manufacturing Environment/Heavy Industrial

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category: Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing

Job Description:

Seeking a Maintenance Unit Supervisor for the Rolling Department. The Maintenance Unit Supervisor is accountable for providing leadership and direction to assigned crew members to meet business requirements for the efficient production of metal in a lean environment. Under the direction of the Maintenance Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring productivity, safety, quality, improved recovery, reliable and consistent delivery performance, and rapid problem-solving in planned and unplanned cost-effective, customer-centric environments. These business objectives are accomplished by lean manufacturing, modeling, and teaching employees in a manner that moves the organization toward achieving the target condition. Results can be measured; projects eliminate waste, secure flow, and create a visual factory; and employees contribute high discretionary effort.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a safe work environment and a workplace that causes no harm to people or the environment.
• Leading individual safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews.
• Support operating results through the management of subordinates with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance.
• Developing individuals in the organization by providing challenging assignments for the craftspeople and by providing training, coaching, and mentoring for the people.
• Ensure work is allocated fairly and assigned to crew members; formulate and assign tasks within guidelines established by Department management, prioritizing work based on knowledge of business criticality.
• Decide and deploy appropriate crewing arrangements for planned and unplanned situations based on absences, schedule requirements, equipment availability, and vacations within labor agreement guidelines.
• Lead a technically capable maintenance workforce that values diversity and is customer-oriented, responsive, and flexible.
• Work with craftspeople to apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to maintain or restore production.
• Gathering data to assist in the application of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques for major exceptions.
• Effective asset management in a cost-effective manner, including proper equipment operations, world-class equipment availability, and long-term viability of equipment.
• Advance the business objectives regarding quality (consistency and reliability), costs (supplies), waste elimination, and lean manufacturing.
• Make decisions about differential performance, both those requiring recognition and reward and those requiring discipline fairly and equitably, with supporting documentation of the appropriateness of actions taken and
• This position must frequently seek cooperation from, persuade, or influence others and must develop relationships and persuade others to resolve problems, change people's minds, or directly produce customer satisfaction. Occasionally, the position deals with sensitive interpersonal situations.
• The shifts are 12-hour shifts, and they will rotate approximately every 6-12 weeks, depending on business conditions, from days to nights.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires United States person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and practices related to HR/IR, including the bargaining and local agreements, is a plus.
• A working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (ABS) principles and concepts is required for effective business results.

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Benefits: Full

Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Commission Compensation: No

Bonus Eligible: No

Overtime Eligible: No

Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Candidate Details:

2 to 5 years of experience

Seniority Level: Associate

Management Experience Required: Yes

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel: Never

Ideal Candidate:

• Maintenance experience (manufacturing environment/heavy industrial)
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing