Maintenance Shift Manager

Korn Ferry; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry's client seeks a Shift Manager (Maintenance) for their Pittsburgh, PA facility. The role demands a strong maintenance background, leadership of union technicians, and a proven ability to improve reliability and operating efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance crews, implementing preventative programs, interpreting blueprints, coordinating repairs, and maintaining spare parts inventories while driving cost-saving initiatives in a 24/7 rotating shift environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years US Military Active Duty experience.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, power generation, substations, switchgear or industrial electrical maintenance.
• Union workforce leadership is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee union technicians to repair and maintain electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs using specs, blueprints and schedules.
• Coordinate repairs and supervise maintenance team.
• Interpret specifications and assign duties.
• Maintain inventories of spares and seek cost savings.
• Improve maintenance processes and product quality.
• Handle scheduling and reporting duties.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Team coordination

Problem solving

Job description

* PLEASE NOTE: this client is specifically seeking candidates with at least 4 years of Active Duty U.S. military experience *

LEADERSHIP IS KEY - STRONG MAINTENANCE BACKGROUND REQUIRED

Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a Shift Manager (Maintenance), based out of their Pittsburgh PA facility. As a global, industry-leading steelmaker, they offer substantial opportunity for career growth. Union workforce leadership is highly preferred, and will give you a significant advantage over other candidates.

Compensation: $120,000-140,000 + (DOE)

Shift: Rotating (24/7/365 manufacturing operation)

What You Will Do

Will be responsible for applying engineering principles, troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to evaluate and make decisions that resolve operational conditions and improve reliability. Supervise, direct, and coordinate efforts of union employees (experienced technicians, craftsmen, and project planners) to repair and maintain mechanical and/or electrical equipment to maximize operating efficiencies and improve reliability. Must be able to effectively engage teams and promote an environment of respect, communication, and collaboration through two-way communication and encouraging new ideas and different perspectives that drive individual, team, and company success.

• Use technical knowledge, equipment documentation, safety procedures, and maintenance schedules to follow, improve, and develop preventative and routine maintenance programs
• Assist workers in diagnosing malfunction in machinery and equipment
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with a team of mechanical/electrical maintenance staff
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties accordingly
• Maintain proper inventories of required spares in order to provide efficient operations; devise and implement cost saving strategies
• Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate maintenance problems and improve product quality
• Perform administrative activities (scheduling crews, completing reports, conducting safety conversations, and complying other reporting) as necessary

Education and Work Experience

• At least 4 years US Military Active Duty experience required (Target Profiles: Army Prime Power Prod Specialists (12P), Tactical Power Generation Specialists (91D), Navy EMs (EM/EMN), Air Force Electrical Power Production and Electrical Systems personnel, Marine Corps Electrical Equip Repair Specialists (1142), and Coast Guard Electrician's Mates.
• Must have experience with high-voltage electrical systems, power generation, substations, switchgear, electrical distribution, motor controls, PLC-controlled equipment, or industrial electrical maintenance.
• Union workforce leadership is preferred but not required.