Maintenance Supervisor

ICONMA; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wentzville, MO, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities, implement safety standards, and ensure effective use of personnel and resources. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance projects, diagnosing equipment issues, and supporting safety initiatives. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 2 years in automotive manufacturing.
• Technical skills from other manufacturing backgrounds, such as metalworking, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and actively support corporate safety policies and plant housekeeping standards.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine root causes.
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees.

Skills

Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts

Experience supervising a multi-trade workforce

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo maintenance management system

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Wentzville, MO

Duration: 12 Months

Description

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 manufacturing departments supported. 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 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 National 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, client, and timing constraints.
13. Support plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost goals.
14. Supervise construction and maintenance projects.
15. Maintain schedule and quality requirements.

Skills:

• 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.
• Knowledge of clerical work, data gathering, machine studies.
• Experience supervising a multi-trade workforce.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Ability to complete behavior-based competency assessments (e.g., DDI inventories).
• High analytical ability for complex problems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate, and elicit output.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email communication tools like Lotus Notes.
• Teamwork skills and ability to partner with senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Skilled trades training or equivalent technical training.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 2 years in automotive manufacturing.
• Technical skills from other manufacturing backgrounds, such as metalworking, are a plus.
• Proficiency with Maximo maintenance management system is preferred.
• High school diploma is the minimum educational requirement; degrees in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering are a significant advantage.

Typical Day in the Role:

Support for dies, tools, and presses, including troubleshooting and learning to operate presses. Technical skills from manufacturing sites, especially in metalworking, are desirable.

Top Skills:

• CMS Maintenance System Experience
• High Mechanical Aptitude
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis