Maintenance Superintendent / Manager

Grede • Reedsburg, WI

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About The Position

Are you passionate about starting your career with an organization that values integrity, dedication, and hard work every day? If you are ready to join a reputable independent company with a 100-year history of success, Grede is the place for you, and we value all our employees and their roles as an important part of our united team. The Maintenance Superintendent/Manager will direct maintenance operations over all shifts by setting goals, organizing, and assigning work, selecting and developing employees, and maintaining a productive work environment in order to meet established production schedules. What You'll Do: 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 sufficient workforce to meet short and long-term objectives. Evaluate work performance, 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, equipment replacement, overhaul, and shutdowns. 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 costs. Maintain communications across all shifts in maintenance and with other departments to promote efficient operations.

Requirements

• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent with 5-7 years’ experience preferred.
• Constant access to confidential information where discretion and care are essential.
• Regular external contacts on matters requiring tact, judgment, and proper conduct.
• Medium physical effort.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds if needed.
• Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to implement/manage preventive, predictive and reliability centered maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, complete and follow through on projects.
• Good problem detection and resolution 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 sufficient workforce to meet short and long-term objectives.
• Evaluate work performance, 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, equipment replacement, overhaul, and shutdowns.
• 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 costs.
• Maintain communications across all shifts in maintenance and with other departments to promote efficient operations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn up to $1000 retention bonus
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What This Job Offers

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