Maintenance Unit Supervisor 3331504

Job ID: 3331504
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Maintenance Unit Supervisor
Location: Davenport, Iowa, United States
Role Overview

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for guiding a unionized maintenance team by providing direction, technical troubleshooting, and hands-on maintenance expertise. Your primary function is to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely execution of both planned and unexpected maintenance activities. Rotating 12-hour shifts, you will alternate between day and night shifts per work cycle.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Skills

• Team Leadership & Supervision:
• Oversee and mentor mechanical craft personnel, acting as a critical resource for maintenance guidance and problem-solving.
• Allocate work assignments fairly, ensuring tasks are prioritized based on operational criticality while adhering to union guidelines.
• Coordinate crewing arrangements for both planned and unscheduled maintenance needs.
• Operational Management & Safety:
• Execute both scheduled and emergency maintenance tasks to sustain productivity and reliability.
• Foster a safe work environment by leading individual safety discussions and conducting job-specific safety reviews.
• Ensure operational excellence by applying root cause analysis and rapid resolution techniques in collaboration with your team.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Process Improvement:
• Utilize your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and training to enhance the skills of mechanical and electrical craft employees.
• Encourage collaboration among team members to address and mitigate production disruptions swiftly.
• Cross-Department Coordination:
• Work closely with various manufacturing personnel to ensure that maintenance objectives align with production goals.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas that enhance operational effectiveness and safety.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with proven leadership in a maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional candidates will have prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (ABS), and familiarity with human resources or industrial relations policies.

Additional Profile Attributes:

• Seniority Level: Associate
• No additional management experience is strictly required.
• Occasional travel is not part of this role (Willingness to Travel: Never).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States as verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire.
• Security Clearance: Not required
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Operational & Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in effective maintenance operations in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to upholding safety standards and environmental best practices.
• Adept at fostering teamwork and leading discussions to improve operational outcomes.

Job ID: 3331504

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $84,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3331504 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Recent Hands-on maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Recent Supervisory with direct reports: 2 years (Required)
• Recent Supervisory in a manufacturing environment: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Principles and concepts of Lean Manufacturing (ABS): 1 year (Required)
• Recent human resources or industrial relations policies: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Maintenance Unit Supervisor: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Davenport, IA 52805 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Davenport, IA 52805: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $84,000