Maintenance Supervisor

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance staff across multiple shifts, oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on root-cause problem solving, equipment reliability, and collaboration with other departments to minimize production downtime. Strong leadership and hands-on experience with industrial equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, or mechanical experience.
• Willingness to operate typical industrial equipment (e.g., floor sweepers, forklifts, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Assist maintenance technicians and provide solutions.
• Manage maintenance technicians and staff across multiple shifts, including hiring and performance feedback.
• Develop short- and long-term preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Provide training to staff.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate parts and supplies and liaise with other departments to reduce downtime.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Visual Management

6S

Value Stream Mapping

Cellular Layout

Standard Work

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP

Maintenance Software

Job description

Job Description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Responsibilities

• Effectively troubleshoots problems, performs root cause analysis, and seeks appropriate solutions to critical issues.
• Assists with maintenance work carried out by the maintenance technicians and provides them with necessary and efficient solutions.
• Responsible for managing maintenance technicians and staff on multiple working shifts, including hiring qualified personnel, providing performance feedback, and top grading them as required.
• Develops short- and long-term range plans for preventative and predictive, facility, and machine maintenance.
• Providing training to staff as needed.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance plans are a critical part of this position.
• Schedules maintenance technician work assignments and activities and communicates expectations.
• Plans, schedules, and monitors maintenance and repair activities. Requisition parts and supplies and coordinates with other departments to assure minimum downtime for production.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED 3+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, or mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient with industry standard software applications (e.g., MS Office, ERP, maintenance software)
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate typical industrial equipment (e.g., floor sweepers, powered industrial trucks, forklifts, snow blower/sweeper)
• Demonstrated track record of successful supervisory experience
• Project management experience, especially procurement of capital equipment
• Ability to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts as required (i.e., 10-12 hours Knowledge of control wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining, PLC and HVAC.
• Hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, utilizing tools such as visual management, 6S, value stream mapping, cellular layout and standard work
• Certification as an electrician and/or maintenance technician preferred

Eligibility and Immigration

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available: Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States.

Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations.

Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.