General Maintenance Supervisor

Grede • St. Cloud, MN

2d

About The Position

The General Maintenance Supervisor serves as the maintenance leader, directing, planning, and coordinating maintenance operations across all shifts. The role ensures maximum equipment availability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and supports the facility’s ability to safely meet production, quality, delivery, and financial objectives.

The position develops and maintains machinery maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, and oversees repair quality, work scheduling, equipment diagnosis, and availability of repair materials and parts. It coordinates with production control and manufacturing, supervises and develops maintenance personnel, manages maintenance systems and budgets, and plans for operating costs, labor needs, equipment replacement, overhauls, and shutdowns. The supervisor also promotes safe work practices, effective communication across shifts and departments, and continual improvements in operating methods, production processes, and equipment.

Pay is $120,000–$135,000, based on experience.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a maintenance field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.

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 repair quality, schedule repair work, diagnose equipment problems, and maintain adequate supplies of materials and parts.
• Coordinate with production control and manufacturing to schedule maintenance and repairs at appropriate times.
• Plan, organize, and assign work to maintenance supervisors and/or nonexempt employees to use labor, materials, and equipment efficiently in support of production and profit requirements.
• Observe maintenance operations and provide guidance on proper maintenance methods.
• Select and train maintenance supervisors and/or nonexempt employees to ensure sufficient staffing for short- and long-term objectives.
• Evaluate performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain efficient work performance.
• Oversee maintenance data systems for delay reporting, inventory control, equipment history, and maintenance cost tracking.
• Develop short- and long-term plans for operating costs, labor requirements, equipment replacement, overhauls, and shutdowns.
• Prepare and administer the maintenance operations budget.
• Maintain open employee communications and work with employees to resolve problems, enhance morale, and promote a union-free environment.
• Ensure conformance with company policies, work rules, and regulations; coach employees and initiate disciplinary actions as required.
• Enforce proper use of safety equipment and maintain departmental housekeeping to provide a safe work environment.
• Coach employees to reinforce safe work practices.
• Stay aware of improved operational methods, production processes, and equipment that can improve quality and efficiency or reduce costs.
• Maintain communications across maintenance shifts and with other departments to promote efficient operations.

Benefits

• Wellness programs and access to a Worksite Wellness Center, including for family members.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PPE allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager