Maintenance Superintendent / Manager

Grede • Reedsburg, WI

50d

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.

Requirements

• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent with 5-7 years’ experience preferred.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees