Maintenance & Skilled Trades Supervisor

General Dynamics Land Systems; Fort Shawnee (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Ohio seeks a Facilities Maintenance Team Advisor to lead a skilled crew of craftsmen, ensuring facility operations meet contract specs and safety standards.

You will supervise shifts, manage union relationships, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with vendors, while maintaining schedules, training, and incident investigations on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience with skilled trades and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel; Six Sigma/Lean knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned maintenance work crews to meet contract specs.
• Administer union agreements and collaborate with union leadership.
• Drive safety improvements and incident investigations on the floor.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for parts and services.
• Develop action plans to address deficiencies and cost controls.
• Oversee scheduling, training, and discipline for crews.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Journeyman/Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Position Description

The Facilities Maintenance Team Advisor is a leadership role with responsibility for the effective management of assigned operational/facilities maintenance services and support through a highly skilled crew of craftsmen:

• Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership ability in applying competitive and innovative work practices with skilled craftsmen (i.e. pipefitters, millwrights, electricians, etc.) to function as a highly performing and self-managed team, utilizing sound decision-making methods to ensure proper facility and equipment operation.
• Responsible for assigned work crew work assignments being accomplished in accordance to customer contract specifications, established plant procedures, daily schedule requirements, manpower requirements, and cost requirements to meet Company goals.
• Responsible for the administration/application of the union agreements for assigned direct reports. Develop collaborative working relationships with union leadership to affect positive change, drive continuous improvement and advance department business goals.
• Leads work crews in navigating Company processes to deliver on commitments and problem resolutions.
• Conducts individual, work-team and group briefings on work directives, performance, schedules, safety, and costs. Investigates, develops and implements action plans to address and correct deficiencies of the aforementioned items.
• Represents the Company with vendors/contractors in providing technical requirements for purchased equipment, parts and services.
• A safety advocate, driving operational safety/security improvements through identification/corrective actions for hazardous conditions - hazards elimination, engineering controls, revised work practices/procedures and PPE.
• Performs initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas.
• Responsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews.

Position Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U. S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to the facility through the Department of Army Police vetting process
• Must be able to obtain / maintain a government issued Secret security clearance
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Journeyman and/or Associate degree in Business or other applicable field of study preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process, including drug screen and background check.
• Experience and working knowledge of technical or skilled trades work
• 3-5years experiencein Supervisory role highly preferred; however, extensive experience with Company product and processes may be considered in lieu
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels of the organization
• Must be self-motivated
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools is strongly desired.
• Experience leading a unionized workforce is preferred
• Must be able to work flexible hours for shift coverage (i. e.overlapand off-shift) and be actively engaged on the manufacturing floor on a regular basis.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel

Working Conditions & Environment

• Using ladders to climb into/onto structures
• Climbing, walking, bending, kneeling, standing and stooping.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working in and around dust and fumes, moving equipment, and hot/ cold environments
• Working in areas with a high noise volume