Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Patterns-India®; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterns-India® is seeking an experienced Maintenance Unit Supervisor to lead a unionized maintenance crew in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role blends hands-on technical troubleshooting with frontline supervisory responsibilities to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and production continuity.

The ideal candidate has strong maintenance experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive rapid problem-solving in both planned and unplanned maintenance scenarios.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead unionized maintenance crew; assign, prioritize, and coordinate daily maintenance work.
• Conduct safety toolbox talks and job-specific safety reviews.
• Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting for mechanical/electrical systems; lead root-cause analysis.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities; improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Maintenance in manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Organization

Join a leading global manufacturer of aluminum sheet, plate, and extruded products serving the aerospace, automotive, transportation, and industrial markets. With over a century of innovation, the organization is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The Davenport facility is the largest aluminum rolling mill in the country and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality materials worldwide. Employees work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes safety, inclusion, technical excellence, and long-term career growth.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Unit Supervisor to lead and support a unionized maintenance crew in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role provides both hands-on technical troubleshooting and frontline supervisory leadership to ensure equipment reliability, production continuity, safety, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong maintenance experience, leadership capability, and the ability to drive rapid problem-solving in both planned and unplanned maintenance situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Supervise mechanical and electrical craft employees in a unionized environment; assign, prioritize, and coordinate daily maintenance work.
• Safety Culture: Lead safety discussions, toolbox talks, and job-specific safety reviews to ensure a compliant work environment.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting for mechanical/electrical systems; lead root cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Operational Execution: Execute planned/unplanned maintenance activities; support improvements in equipment reliability, recovery, and production efficiency.
• Employee Development: Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance feedback; manage crewing decisions for shifts.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience working in a production or industrial maintenance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with labor agreements and workforce management practices.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in heavy industrial or continuous production environments.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts (day or night).
• Schedule rotation determined by department needs.