Facility/Maintenance Supervisor

Douglas Dynamics; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics seeks a Facility/Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team, ensuring smooth production through effective maintenance programs. This role focuses on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing setting, offering competitive salary and benefits for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Profit sharing for all full-time employees

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to shop floor processes.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Mechanically inclined and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility maintenance team to support daily production.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership/supervisory skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

Associates or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a Facility/Maintenance Supervisor

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Lead facility maintenance team to support daily production, project needs, development, and implement predictive/preventive maintenance programs for all facets of production equipment and facility infrastructure. Support development and adherence to maintenance and facility programs and reporting.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Support workplace safety processes as defined by OSHA, government regulations, industry standards, and Company policy.
• Lead facility maintenance team. Develop, implement and manage effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and useful life of production machinery (CNC machining centers, CNC fabrication equipment, welding robots, press brakes, welding machines, turning centers, assembly tools etc.)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in industrial or commercial equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Define goals, prioritize actions, motivate associates, monitor results and complete performance evaluations for maintenance team.
• Participate in accident/incident investigations as required and assist production supervisors in determining root cause and corrective actions. Engage in activities to implement corrective actions.
• Train and coach employees in safety procedures. Observe daily work to ensure that workers conform to safety policy.
• Maintain all operating licenses in good standing. When needed, support sampling, compiling test reports, and submitting required information to appropriate agencies.
• Enforce safety regulations and take action to remove safety hazards.
• Act as a liaison between the company and contract/contractor, facility security and consumables management.
• Liaise with local building and zoning departments to stay current on code requirements and inspection protocols.
• Ensure all maintenance and construction activities comply with local zoning laws and building regulations.
• Actively participate in/lead various lean initiatives as a part of the ongoing continuous improvement strategy of the company. In a team environment, identify waste and implement changes to yield measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Prioritize assignments and monitor performance for maintenance team within framework of company objectives.
• Personally work in a safe manner that sets an example to fellow employees.
• Follow all Company rules and policies.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Involvement and support for DDMS (Douglas Dynamics Management System) and the Lean transition through Kaizen, 3P, Daily Continuous Improvement Activity and 5S.
• Leadership/supervisory skills in a team environment.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Establish and maintain machine and facility maintenance programs.
• Experience with virtual meeting technology
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Ability to act as a role model, mentor or coach and trainer for key stakeholders to build team capability
• Experience with the management of data, including logs and records required to demonstrate compliance
• Proficient in ability to communicate broadly and effectively to employees at all levels or the organization.
• Ability to draft, review, and submit appropriation requests

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum Requirements: Associates, two-year technical degree, or bachelor’s preferred. Experience in Technical Discipline coupled with Facility/Equipment Maintenance training. Technical Military training is also acceptable.

EXPERIENCE:Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to shop floor processes. Proven experience managing employees and working in a team environment. Clear and concise communication skills. Mechanically inclined and self-motivated.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee will frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, and grasp. The employee must have the ability to perform required duties in the office, on the factory floor, and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Employee will spend majority of the day on the shop floor and will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, noise, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. Employee must be comfortable in a fast paced, continuously changing environment.