Maintenance Supervisor, 3rd Shift

iHire; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kohler is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift. This role involves managing maintenance operations, supervising personnel, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude and leadership skills, along with relevant experience in the maintenance field.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Support for health and wellbeing

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in the maintenance field preferred.
• Technical school training in hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise personnel and coach associates.
• Assign work to maximize associate productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Supervisory Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The primary function of Supervisor Cast Iron Maintenance is to effectively manage maintenance labor, materials, and equipment to minimize production downtime and maintenance costs. Possessing a strong mechanical aptitude and team-building skills are essential to the role, as well as the ability to develop and mentor associates.

Leadership

• Directly supervise personnel (50-75% of time on the floor) and coach associates to build knowledge.
• Be the talent champion for associates by growing strengths, identifying weaknesses, and facilitating training beyond in-house programs.
• Identify gaps in equipment expertise and cross-train others to eliminate risk.
• Recognize associates for accomplishments and cultivate a positive environment that facilitates the advancement of the maintenance team.
• Utilize assessments as training guides and discuss progression with associates regularly, providing candid feedback, goals, and expectations.
• Support and enforce company policies (vacation, sick days, etc.) and safety procedures.
• Complete required documentation and disciplinary actions for infractions.

Work Management

• Assign work to leverage equipment availability and maximize associate productivity.
• Direct and support contractors and associates from other departments, including audits of progress and quality of work on cast iron equipment.
• Review and process all incoming notifications for validity, quality, and priority daily.
• Flex labor resources as required to service assets across the cast iron division considering criticality and risk.
• Execute and manage all breakdown work, including sourcing and expediting materials.
• Participate in shutdown scheduling and planning, including job planning, prioritization, risk identification, and postmortem review for improvement opportunities.

Communication

• Lead effective meetings using glass walls, agendas, and task assignments to drive results.
• Participate in all meetings by taking ownership of tasks, aligning priorities, and reporting risks.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders by providing equipment status, temporary repairs, and planned repairs.
• Provide and be receptive to candid feedback.

Continuous Improvement

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using problem-solving methodologies (5S, RCA, BPR).

• Drive changes and make recommendations for recurring equipment issues and capital purchases.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy (notes, PM#, confirmation, time entry, etc.) to support data analysis. Follow up with associates for noncompliance and disciplinary action.
• Audit documents for accuracy and field submittals from skilled trades associates, submitting change requests as required, including but not limited to: PMs, BOMs, job plans, and procedures.
• Improve wrench time through routine evaluations of estimated versus actual times to enhance work execution by associates.
• Review metrics and departmental reports to identify opportunities and improve processes. Develop technical and personal skills to advance the maintenance team.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, good mechanical aptitude, able to communicate both written and oral; technical school training in hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical; ability to read blueprints.
• Associate's degree in Supervisory Management preferred or completion of a similar program within 2 years is required.
• 2-3 years experience in the maintenance field preferred.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Microsoft Office suite experience preferred.

Additional Information

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package supporting your health, wellbeing, career growth, and development. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of innovation. With over 30,000 leaders worldwide, we are committed to helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.