Maintenance Front-Line Leader

Dupont•Garfield Heights, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

DuPont’s Diversified Industrials business is seeking a Maintenance Front-Line Leader for its Valley View, Ohio, plant. The role supervises and coordinates mechanics, installers, and repairers, and may advise customers on recommended services. The leader coordinates maintenance activities, workforce and contractor resources, equipment reliability, safety, budgets, and maintenance systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Relevant industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.
Technical background in pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, industrial controls, motors, sensors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Experience developing, scheduling, and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including work-order management, equipment history, preventive-maintenance scheduling, and maintenance metrics.
Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to implement sustainable corrective actions.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices and regulatory requirements, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hot work, confined space, and contractor safety.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
Ability to lead, coach, train, and develop maintenance technicians; plan work, set priorities, and coordinate resources across production schedules.
Experience managing maintenance contractors, vendors, spare-parts inventories, repair costs, and departmental budgets.
Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical, aerospace, specialty materials, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Lean, Six Sigma, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or related maintenance/reliability certification.

Responsibilities

Compile operational and personnel records, including time and production records, inventory data, maintenance statistics, and test results.
Estimate and track costs for materials, labor, and outside contractors.
Conduct or arrange worker training in safety, repair and maintenance techniques, operating procedures, and equipment use.
Coordinate work activities and resource needs with management, engineering, quality control, and other personnel.
Counsel employees on work-related issues and help address job-skill deficiencies.
Design equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.
Schedule and assign work based on priority, equipment quantity, and personnel skills.
Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computerized information management systems.
Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
Examine equipment, systems, and facilities to identify needed installations, services, and repairs.
Inspect work areas, tools, and equipment; provide safety training to prevent and correct unsafe conditions and procedural violations.
Inspect, test, and measure completed work to verify it meets standards or repair requirements.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders and lay out reference points for workers.
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports.
Meet with vendors and suppliers regarding products used in repair work.
Monitor employee work levels and review performance.
Monitor tool and parts inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops.
Participate in budget preparation and administration, purchasing, documentation, and expenditure monitoring.
Perform skilled repair and maintenance work using hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, and welding equipment.
Recommend or initiate personnel actions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, discharge, or discipline.
Requisition tools, equipment, replacement parts, and other supplies.
Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of contractor work bids.