Maintenance Shift Manager: 24/7 Ops, Military Leader

Korn Ferry; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a Shift Manager (Maintenance) based out of their Gary IN facility. This is a 24/7/365 rotating shift in a heavy manufacturing environment; union leadership is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles, supervise union technicians, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, and improve reliability while promoting safe, respectful teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years US Military Active Duty experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tools

Electrical systems

High-voltage

Job description

Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a Shift Manager (Maintenance) based out of their Gary IN facility. This is a 24/7/365 rotating shift in a heavy manufacturing environment; union leadership is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles, supervise union technicians, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, and improve reliability while promoting safe, respectful teamwork.