Die Maintenance Supervisor

Davita Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the stamping manufacturing sector seeks a Die Maintenance Supervisor to oversee skilled trades and die maintenance activities. The role involves managing collaborative relationships, team building, and ensuring efficiency through problem-solving and work prioritization. Ideal candidates should possess mechanical engineering education or equivalent die manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred) or equivalent die experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise UAW skilled trade employees and assist in team building.
• Manage and maintain major stamping dies and prioritize work.
• Resolve problems using root cause analysis.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Journeyman status Die Maker

8 years die experience

Job description

The Die Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the direct workforce along with maintenance, Die tryout and repair of major stamping dies including sub assembly, progressive and/or blanking dies. The Die Maintenance Supervisor will supervise UAW skilled trade employees and assist in team building. The role will manage collaborative working relationships with all levels of management and union, resolve problems using root cause analysis and plan and prioritize work to support efficient manufacturing initiatives.

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred) or Journeyman status Die Maker or 8 years die experience in a stamping environment, with die construction, tryout and/or maintenance work activities


• Ability to work any shift and work overtime as required

Preferred Qualification:

• Hemmer experience a plus


• Root cause analysis skills


• Supervisory experience in a union environment