Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Signature IT World Inc; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking a Supervisor to manage mechanical crafts and ensure safe work practices. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of maintenance experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards. This full-time role offers opportunities for those looking to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical crafts within a specific department.
• Execute planned and unplanned work to meet department goals.
• Lead safety discussions and reviews.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance skills

Problem-solving techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from Signature IT World Inc. Location- Davenport, Iowa, United States

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical crafts within a specific department, acting as a resource for maintenance guidance to craft and other manufacturing personnel
• Execute planned and unplanned work to meet department goals
• Maintain a safe work environment and a workplace that causes no harm to people or the environment
• Lead individual safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews
• Support operating results through the management of your crew with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance
• Ensure work is allocated fairly and clearly assigned to crew members; formulate and assign tasks within guidelines established by Department management prioritizing work based on knowledge of business criticality
• Decide and deploy appropriate crewing arrangements for planned and unplanned situations based on absences, schedule requirements, equipment availability, and vacations within labor agreement guidelines
• Work with craftspeople to apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to maintain or restore production
• Seek cooperation from, persuade or influence others, and must develop relationships and persuade others to resolve problems. Occasionally, the position deals with sensitive interpersonal situations and must motivate or negotiate with others to obtain desired results

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Exceptional Candidates also have:

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and practices related to HR/IR including the bargaining and local agreements is a plus.
• A working knowledge of principles and concepts of Lean Manufacturing (ABS)
• 2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Davenport, IA