Maintenance Supervisor

GKN Automotive•Newton, NC

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About The Position

This role adds value by ensuring maximum equipment uptime, effective manpower planning, and strong leadership that drives continuous improvement. You will promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability while developing the capabilities of every associate in the Maintenance department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
Familiarity with CMMS maintenance systems
Proficiency in PC‑based tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Strong communication, prioritization, and analytical problem‑solving skills
Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Capacity to make critical decisions in time‑sensitive situations

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership to maintenance team members while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor.
Enforce all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality policies and procedures.
Complete required HR tasks: training, timekeeping, and employee documentation.
Lead equipment troubleshooting, including full diagnosis, disassembly, and reassembly of machinery.
Conduct shift pass‑down meetings and ensure smooth communication among maintenance supervisors.
Confirm accurate documentation and communication of equipment status between shifts.
Serve as the single point of contact for maintenance issues and downtime during your shift.
Develop daily schedules and assign responsibilities to maintenance personnel.
Source spare parts through tool crib inventory, manuals, OEM contacts, and create requisitions in iValua.
Lead daily shift start‑up and safety toolbox meetings to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Audit work order quality and CMMS data: PM completion, part usage, documentation detail.
Maintain logs of equipment downtime, parts pending, and non‑critical issues.
Prioritize activities based on plant needs and input from Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Ensure strong collaboration with Operations Group Leaders and Team Leaders.
Apply correct escalation protocols and maintenance system standards.
Support autonomous maintenance and ensure proper work order execution.
Facilitate team meetings focused on safety, quality, productivity, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.