Maintenance Foreman

Union Electric Steel Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

64d

About The Position

Job Summary Supervises the daily activities of maintenance, workflow scheduling, and personnel in compliance with quality procedures and ensure a safe and efficient working environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervises daily plant maintenance activities to efficiently allocate resources and coordinates workflow as determined by available product queues and equipment and personnel availability. Collaborates with the Machine Shop Superintendent, Director of Maintenance, and Engineering to review and analyze production and maintenance history reports, equipment maintenance trends, and develop improved maintenance methods to increase efficiency and reduce downtime and equipment failures. Ensures adherence to/compliance with company policies, rules and regulations and reporting requirements relating to safety/heath, performance standards, operating procedures, processes, and training requirements. Trouble shoots mechanical and electrical problems and provides technical support and direction for maintenance personnel. Maintains critical repair parts inventory levels and outside service agreements. Partners with Machine Shop Superintendent to review maintenance and calibration records to meet ISO Standards. Acts as a liaison with union and union employees to establish and retain positive union relations. Implements and monitors hourly employee training progression. Management/Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises and directs daily activities within the department, including but not limited to: instructing/monitoring employees, training employees, monitoring employee attendance and managing staffing requirements and operations within production standards and the current union labor agreement. This position will be looked at to take on increasing responsibility throughout the maintenance group to eventually progress to a Superintendent level employee.

Requirements

BA/BS in engineering or related field preferred.
3-5 years supervising maintenance in diagnosing and repairing large machining and grinding equipment
Formal industrial electrical systems and troubleshooting education with PLC and Motion Controls
Strong working knowledge of CMMS software, Total Productive Maintenance, & Reliability Centered Maintenance
Ability to lead employees within the maintenance group and surrounding groups
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize projects
Ability to function in a team environment
Ability to interpret and schedule according to union contract guidelines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
Independent judgment and decision making abilities
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products to organize and communicate
Proven leadership and motivational abilities
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises daily plant maintenance activities to efficiently allocate resources and coordinates workflow as determined by available product queues and equipment and personnel availability.
Collaborates with the Machine Shop Superintendent, Director of Maintenance, and Engineering to review and analyze production and maintenance history reports, equipment maintenance trends, and develop improved maintenance methods to increase efficiency and reduce downtime and equipment failures.
Ensures adherence to/compliance with company policies, rules and regulations and reporting requirements relating to safety/heath, performance standards, operating procedures, processes, and training requirements.
Trouble shoots mechanical and electrical problems and provides technical support and direction for maintenance personnel.
Maintains critical repair parts inventory levels and outside service agreements.
Partners with Machine Shop Superintendent to review maintenance and calibration records to meet ISO Standards.
Acts as a liaison with union and union employees to establish and retain positive union relations.
Implements and monitors hourly employee training progression.
Supervises and directs daily activities within the department, including but not limited to: instructing/monitoring employees, training employees, monitoring employee attendance and managing staffing requirements and operations within production standards and the current union labor agreement.