Maintenance Supervisor

Gates Corporation; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily department schedules, partner with engineering on projects, and lead the maintenance team toward excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 2–4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong people-management skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate/Technical Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing required.
• Management and decision-making experience required.
• Ability to manage people, production, inventory, scheduling, and maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the maintenance team's work schedules.
• Supervise a variety of support staff personnel.
• Ensure proper training levels through selection, interviewing, and training of staff.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation.
• Interpret policies and set team priorities, guiding maintenance projects.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Staff supervision

Staff training

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Scheduling

Leadership

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Poplar Bluff plant, you will be a Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Supervisor will be in charge of coordinating daily department schedules, working together closely with the engineering team on project installations, and directing the maintenance department to achieve maintenance excellence goals.

Key Responsibilities (to name a few)

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the maintenance team's work schedules.
• Supervise a variety of support staff personnel.
• Ensure proper training levels through effective selection, interviewing, and training of staff.
• Maintain accurate reporting.
• Interpret and evaluate information, applying judgment to set team priorities, interpret policies, and establish effective approaches.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reportsof technicians and/or production staff
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care

About You

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate/Technical Degree preferred
• Minium 2-4 years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing field required
• Management and decision-making experience required
• Ability to manage people, production, inventory, scheduling, and all related maintenance functions required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.