Senior Industrial Maintenance Leader

Grede; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(K) Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PPE allowances

Job summary

Grede is seeking a General Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance across all shifts, ensuring maximum equipment availability and minimal downtime. You will develop a preventive maintenance program, coordinate repairs, and manage labor, materials, and budgets to meet production and financial goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Maintenance or related field, at least 5 years in industrial maintenance with leadership, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maintenance field preferred; or equivalent combinations of education, training, relevant work experience will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading maintenance operations in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, and coordinate maintenance operations over all shifts to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production.
• Develop and maintain an effective machinery maintenance program, including preventive maintenance.
• Ensure quality of repairs, scheduling of repair work, diagnosis of equipment problems, and adequate supplies of materials and/or parts required to complete repairs.
• Work closely with production control and manufacturing departments to schedule maintenance and/or repairs at appropriate times.
• Plan, organize, and assign work to maintenance supervisors and/or nonexempt employees to apply skill and experience to the best advantage which ensures efficient use of labor hours, materials, and equipment consistent with production and profit requirements.
• Maintain close observation over maintenance operations, providing guidance concerning proper maintenance methods.
• Select and train supervisors and/or nonexempt employees in maintenance operations to ensure a sufficient workforce to meet short and long-term objectives.
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain efficient work performance.
• Oversee the development and operation of the maintenance data systems, addressing delay reporting, inventory control, equipment history, and maintenance cost tracking.
• Develop short and long-term plans relating to operating costs, labor requirements, and equipment replacement, overhaul, and shutdowns.
• Prepare budget for all maintenance operations and administer and control budget during the business year.
• Maintain open communications with employees and work with employees to mutually resolve problems to enhance morale and promote a union-free environment.
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules, and regulations, coaching employees and/or initiating disciplinary actions, as required.
• Enforce the proper use of safety equipment and maintain departmental housekeeping to produce a safe work environment.
• Coach employees to reinforce safe work practices.
• Maintain awareness of improved operational methods, production processes or equipment which improve quality and efficiency and reduce cost.
• Maintain communications across all shifts in maintenance and with other departments to promote efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maintenance field

Job description

Grede is seeking a General Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance across all shifts, ensuring maximum equipment availability and minimal downtime. You will develop a preventive maintenance program, coordinate repairs, and manage labor, materials, and budgets to meet production and financial goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Maintenance or related field, at least 5 years in industrial maintenance with leadership, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.