Maintenance Unit Supervisor

ISHR; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Relocation assistance

Interview travel reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bettendorf, Iowa, is seeking a Maintenance Unit Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and ensure workplace safety. The candidate must have a minimum of three years of hands-on maintenance experience and two years of supervisory experience. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. The position offers a competitive salary of USD $70,000 to $80,000 with full benefits and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure workplace safety for all employees.
• Conduct individual safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews.
• Support operating results by managing subordinates effectively.
• Lead a technically capable maintenance workforce.
• Apply root cause analysis to maintain or restore production.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing principles

Safety management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

About the job Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Unit Supervisor
Location: Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production

COMPENSATION:

• Base Salary: USD $70,000 to $80,000
• Full-time, Full Benefits
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Interview Travel Reimbursed

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure workplace safety for all employees and the environment.
• Conduct individual safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews.
• Support operating results by managing subordinates with a focus on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance.
• Develop individuals in the organization through challenging assignments, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Allocate work fairly and clearly assign tasks to crew members, prioritizing based on business criticality.
• Determine and deploy appropriate crewing arrangements for planned and unplanned situations within labor agreement guidelines.
• Lead a technically capable maintenance workforce that values diversity, is customer-oriented, responsive, and flexible.
• Apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to maintain or restore production.
• Gather data to assist in root cause analysis and problem-solving for major exceptions.
• Manage assets cost-effectively, ensuring proper equipment operations, world-class equipment availability, and long-term viability.
• Advance business objectives regarding quality, costs, waste elimination, and lean manufacturing.
• Make fair and equitable decisions regarding performance recognition, reward, and discipline, with appropriate documentation.
• Build relationships, persuade others, resolve problems, and produce customer satisfaction through cooperation and influence.

Qualifications:

Basic 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• U.S. person status as defined by ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and practices related to HR/IR, including bargaining and local agreements, is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts is required.
• 2+ to 5 years experience
• Seniority Level: Associate
• Management Experience Required: Yes
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent