Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Dana Canada Corp.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in performing and overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance of plant equipment. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in analyzing downtime, developing maintenance programs, and fostering a team-oriented environment, while actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance activities and techniques.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct employees and contract workers in maintenance tasks.
• Assist in downtime analysis and preventive maintenance programs.
• Create and maintain records regarding maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Completed apprenticeship in maintenance

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct Dana employees and contract workers engaged in repairing and maintaining mechanical/electrical parts, equipment and machines in accordance with designs, diagrams, operating manuals and specifications following all Dana safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in downtime analysis to increase uptime and develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for more efficient plant operations.
• Work closely with the Area Manager and the Scheduler to prioritize assignments based on production needs.
• Advise workers engaged in analyzing, observing and examining parts and machinery by assisting in problem solving and establishing a corrective course of action.
• Attend daily Diamond meetings. Report on all KPI at the meeting.
• Create and maintain Open Issues list and drive all issues to completion.
• Create and interpret work orders and specifications to set priorities and assign duties to workers to ensure completion of projects and tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accurately and timely perform all daily / weekly duties related to payroll for direct reports.
• Ensure 5S of the maintenance area.
• Ensure all maintenance personnel clean up properly after themselves when leaving a work area.
• Complete and maintain various records regarding ordered parts and materials, maintenance time, safety and other related elements.
• Maintain procedures and systems related to preventive maintenance, plant maintenance and overall manufacturing operations.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements.
• Evaluate manning and skill levels of each individual and work to develop needed skills. Complete all Talent Management assignments related to annual goal setting, mid year reviews and year end reviews.
• May assist Maintenance Manager and/or Area Manager with budget preparation.
• Be familiar with and work to maintain compliance to the maintenance budget.
• Participate on problem solving teams and assign maintenance technicians to teams as necessary.
• Maintain skills and stay current with evolving technologies through professional societies and training.
• Develop B.O.M.’s, budgets and schedules for various machine maintenance projects.
• Determine minimum/maximum level of maintenance spares.
• Foster an environment that reflects Dana’s guiding principles of Teamwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and management.

Education & Experience Required/Preferred:

• Knowledge of maintenance activities and techniques through Bachelor degree program, appropriate apprenticeship or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills in working with all aspects of mechanical, electrical, production and building systems.
• Ability to prioritize, develop strategic plans and deliver the plans in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead a team and delegate responsibilities as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Working knowledge of Quality Operating Systems and Preventive Maintenance procedures.

Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

Our Values

• Value Others
• Grow Responsibly
• Win Together

Nearest Major Market: Warren
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit