Maintenance Supervisor

Hr Journals; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Davenport, Iowa, is looking for a proactive Maintenance Unit Supervisor. In this role, you will lead a team of craft employees, manage maintenance tasks, and ensure safety in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least three years of maintenance experience, including two years in a supervisory role. You will collaborate with teams for continuous improvement while rotating between day and night shifts. Join us to make a significant impact on operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide mechanical and electrical crafts within your assigned department.
• Execute both planned and unplanned maintenance activities to meet operational goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment and lead safety discussions.
• Manage crew assignments ensuring fairness and clarity.
• Apply root cause analysis to improve operations.
• Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Safety Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a proactive, safety-focused, and results-driven professional to join our team as a Maintenance Unit Supervisor. In this role, you will lead unionized craft employees, provide technical troubleshooting support, and ensure reliable operations across production areas. If you thrive in a hands-on setting, enjoy mentoring teams, and excel at problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and guide mechanical and electrical crafts within your assigned department.
• Execute both planned and unplanned maintenance activities to meet operational goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment and lead safety discussions and job-specific reviews.
• Manage crew assignments, ensuring fairness, clarity, and alignment with production priorities.
• Apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving to restore or improve operations.
• Support productivity, safety, quality, and delivery performance through effective leadership.
• Collaborate with other teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Rotate between day and night shifts on a defined schedule to oversee 12-hour operations.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with labor agreements, HR/IR practices, and union environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

How to Apply:

Interested? Just send a message.