Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Supervisor to enhance maintenance activities and provide technical guidance to manufacturing departments. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective use of resources while supporting safety, quality, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical and electrical concepts, along with excellent supervisory skills to lead a multi-trade workforce. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive improvements and foster a safe industrial environment. If you are ready to take on challenges and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related field is essential.
• Training in skilled trades or equivalent technical training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support corporate safety policies and standards.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and initiate corrections.
• Supervise construction and maintenance projects.

Skills

Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts

Experience in machine, assembly, and/or facility areas

Strong knowledge of tooling, manufacturing, and assembly processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal skills

High analytical ability for complex problems

Experience supervising a multi-trade workforce

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Training in skilled trades or equivalent technical training

Tools

Lotus Notes

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Summary:
The main function of a maintenance supervisor is to establish, implement, and maintain long-range plans for the improvement of maintenance activities and provide technical assistance to the supported manufacturing departments. A typical maintenance supervisor is responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment in supporting SPQRC initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Implement and actively support corporate safety policies, initiatives, and plant housekeeping standards.
2. Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, and initiate immediate and long-term corrections.
3. Support the plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost goals.
4. Supervise construction and maintenance projects.
5. Assist in the implementation of divisional and corporate policies.
6. Maintain schedule and quality requirements.
7. Implement safety and good housekeeping standards.
8. Train, develop, and evaluate employees.
9. Comply with terms of local and labor agreements and support divisional and corporate policies.
10. Initiate contact with internal and external teams when required to solve problems.
11. Implement planned maintenance activities.
12. Complete work assignments within budget, manpower, and timing constraints.

Skills:

• Willingness to work any assigned shift, including daily, weekend, and holiday overtime as required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts.
• Experience in machine, assembly, and/or facility areas.
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure a safe industrial work environment.
• Knowledge of basic math including trigonometry.
• Experience in clerical work, data gathering, and machine studies.
• Experience supervising a multi-trade workforce.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Successful completion of behavior-based competency assessments measuring learning ability, adaptability, initiative, motivation, decision-making, results, teamwork, empowerment, organization, and planning (e.g., DDI inventories and assessments).
• High analytical ability for complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate, and elicit output.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Lotus Notes or other email communication tools.
• Ability to work well with others, demonstrating teamwork skills.
• Ability to partner with senior management to analyze and solve issues.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Training in skilled trades or equivalent technical training.