Maintenance Supervisor III

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MACHINING MAINTENANCE

Position Title: Maintenance Supervisor


Position Summary:

Directly lead a team of Skilled Tradesmen in supporting maintenance activities in the Heavy Duty Engine (HDE) Machining Operations. Machining operations to include: Bearing Caps, Blocks, Connecting Rods, Heads, Liners, and Turbo Machining & Assembly Operations. The Maintenance Supervisor strives to maintain the operational readiness of all machining equipment, working cross-functionally with Maintenance Engineers, Controls Engineers, Skilled Trades Leaders, and Operations & Quality Department support team members.


Job Functions:
Provide direct supervision of Skilled Trades Electricians, Pipefitters, Machine Repairmen, Millwright / Welders, and Toolmakers.
Coordinate manpower & material resources supporting all critical machine breakdown repairs, with strong interaction across all three shifts of support team members.
Assist support team members in the troubleshooting efforts of complex machining equipment downtime issues, utilizing practical & structured problem-solving processes and root cause analysis.
Manage time cards, attendance, training, and overtime systems.
Plan, schedule, and execute planned maintenance job plans, standard work instructions, and emergency maintenance tasks.
Support a collaborative team of Skilled Trades, Controls & Process Engineers in the diagnosing & repairs of CNC and Assembly Machining Operations.
Assist Skilled Tradesmen in use of technical drawings & OEM documentation needed to troubleshoot faults, diagnose equipment failure, and facilitate repairs.
Attend SFM meetings and work closely with Operations Team to improve equipment up-time by reducing MTBF & MTTR, and improve the overall reliability and safety of machining equipment.
Interface with employee Labor Relations personnel and local UAW Shop Committee representatives.
Evaluate work of Skilled Tradesmen, enforce contractual agreements & company safety policies, complete Leader performance reviews, and provide constructive criticism and discipline to team members as necessary.


Basic Qualifications Required:
Maintenance Supervisory experience in a manufacturing/machine shop environment with 6 years of relative experience.
Knowledge of safety codes and standards.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills.
Analytical ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to read & interpret AutoCAD drawings of equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general electrical circuits.


Preferred:
BS degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
6 years Supervisory experience in a manufacturing / machine shop environment.
Familiarity with Maximo, SAP, and Outlook.
Operational understanding of fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, coolant, and lubrication).
Operational understanding of metal cutting, press force monitoring, material handling automation, washing, and machining processes.

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