Maintenance Supervisor

American Rheinmetall; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to plan, organize, and direct all maintenance functions for a designated shift at our facility.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley) and diverse manufacturing processes. You will manage hourly staff, coordinate downtime with internal customers, and drive uptime improvements, cost savings, and preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings and technical specifications.
• Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices across diverse processes.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and varying environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Prior experience with writing and troubleshooting PLC programs & hardware, especially Allen Bradley.

Responsibilities

• Assess labor, material and time needed to complete a maintenance function; coordinate downtime with internal customers.
• Manage the maintenance hourly workforce on a shift with focus on safety.
• Maximize production uptime efficiencies.
• Plan and schedule non-breakdown maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize maintenance expenses.
• Direct the workforce in installation and maintenance of assets; ensure safety and LOTO compliance.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly schedules and manhour usage for the Maintenance Manager.
• Enforce contractual obligations and align with HR on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting machines.
• Create and implement solutions to recurring issues with proper approvals.
• Research and purchase required outside materials when needed.
• Perform studies and coordinate process improvements; participate in cost savings projects.
• Assist engineering with installation of projects; support internal customer activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Oral Communication

Cost Consciousness

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Safety and Security

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

Associate’s degree (A. S.) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Summary

Utilizes knowledge of facilities & equipment to plan, organize, and direct all maintenance functions for a designated shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Assess the labor, material and time needed to complete a maintenance function. Work with internal customers to coordinate downtime required for maintenance needs.
• Manage the maintenance hourly workforce on a designated shift, with a focus on safety and safety of others.
• Maximize production uptime efficiencies.
• Plan and schedule for the efficient execution of non-breakdown maintenance jobs within the plant area, and to maximize equipment uptime and minimize maintenance expenses.
• Direct the assigned workforce in the installation and maintenance of assets including equipment, tooling, systems in assigned areas, making sure that the skilled craftsman are working safely, following all OSHA regulations and requirements and Lock Out/Tag Out all equipment where required.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly spreadsheets for the Maintenance Manager showing the schedules, number of manhour usage, etc.
• Accountable to enforce contractual obligations and to work with HR to maintain consistent application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting machines.
• Create and implement solutions to recurring issues seeking out proper approvals when required.
• Research and purchase required outside materials when needed.
• Perform studies and coordinate process improvements
• Participate in cost savings projects
• Assist engineering department with installation of projects when needed.
• Assist with internal customer activities/support as requested

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills

Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Cost Consciousness

Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings and technical specifications.
• Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices in a diverse range of processes.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred
• Prior Maintenance experience required.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and varying environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Prior experience with writing and troubleshooting PLC programs & hardware, especially Allen Bradley.
• Associate’s degree (A. S.) in an Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline or applicable years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Manufacturing software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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