McWane Ductile Ohio - 3rd Shift Superintendent

McWane, Inc.•Coshocton, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role responsible for equipment availability and reliability across the pipe manufacturing process, overnight production start-up readiness, and third-shift Mold Shop operations. The role leads safe breakdown response and shift maintenance, coordinates parts, tools, and contractor support, tracks equipment performance and unresolved risks, and provides handoffs to other shift leaders. It also supervises and develops Maintenance, Mold Shop, and support personnel, coordinating across Production, Engineering, and Quality to support safe, reliable, and high-quality operations. The position reports equipment status and performance to the Plant Engineer and performs other duties assigned by the Plant Engineer.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of maintenance or production experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
At least 5 years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
Demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Working knowledge of pipe manufacturing equipment and operations, including melting and molten-metal handling; casting machines; mold preparation and maintenance; finishing, coating, testing, and material handling.
Hands-on understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, starters, control circuits, and associated schematics.
Ability to navigate PLC ladder logic and I/O to diagnose equipment faults, and locate, read, and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic engineering drawings.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and standard computer tools.
Ability to lead an overnight team with limited direct supervision and make sound decisions under time pressure.
Clear written and verbal communication across shifts and departments, and demonstrated commitment to EHS compliance and a strong safety culture.
Working knowledge of continuous improvement practices such as Lean, 5S, preventive maintenance, and total productive maintenance (TPM).

Nice To Haves

Foundry or pipe manufacturing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
Direct experience in melting, casting, and finishing operations in ductile iron or other metals manufacturing.
Experience directing equipment start-ups and capital project handoffs.
Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM.

Responsibilities

Own third-shift equipment availability across the pipe manufacturing process, from melting through finishing.
Lead safe, rapid response to equipment breakdowns; set priorities, direct troubleshooting, and assign resources to restore equipment.
Plan and prioritize scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance while maintaining production readiness.
Coordinate spare parts, tools, and contractor support needed to complete maintenance work.
Track downtime, recurring failures, repairs, and unresolved risks; report equipment status and performance to the Plant Engineer.
Provide shift handoffs to first- and second-shift leadership, covering outstanding repairs and readiness concerns.
Lead overnight start-up readiness for melting, casting, and finishing, including repaired, rebuilt, or newly installed equipment and restarts after outages.
Confirm safety checks, lockout/tagout release, control functions, and process settings before equipment returns to production.
Identify, document, and escalate start-up issues; coordinate with Engineering and Production to resolve them.
Direct third-shift Mold Shop activity to meet the casting schedule and ensure molds are ready when needed.
Maintain mold quality to specification and coordinate priorities with casting and production teams.
Enforce company EHS policies, permits, and applicable OSHA and environmental requirements; lead by example and stop unsafe work.
Verify compliance with lockout/tagout, PPE, confined-space, hot-work, and other applicable safety procedures.
Conduct safety talks, observations, audits, and job hazard analyses; support incident and near-miss investigations and close corrective actions.
Maintain process equipment within required operating specifications; partner with Quality and Production on equipment-related defects and verify corrective actions.
Apply root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures and recommend upgrades, design changes, and maintenance improvements that improve reliability, throughput, and quality.
Supervise, coach, train, and develop shift Maintenance, Mold Shop, and support personnel.
Set clear priorities and performance expectations; hold teams accountable for safe execution, workmanship, and timely completion.
Communicate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other shift leaders; perform other duties assigned by the Plant Engineer.