Maintenance Supervisor

Arconic•Bettendorf, IA

25d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and direction to assigned members of a union crew and uses technical troubleshooting skills to identify maintenance issues and develop solutions. The role provides technical leadership and training to mechanical and electrical craft employees. Under the direction of the Area Technical Leader, the supervisor is responsible for supporting productivity, safety, quality, improved recovery, reliable and consistent delivery performance, and rapid problem solving in a planned and unplanned, cost-effective, customer-centric environment. The position supervises union Electrician and Mechanic employees working 12-hour shifts and rotates between day and night shifts on a schedule determined by the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing and/or union environment.
Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices related to HR/IR, including bargaining and local agreements.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts (ABS).
Supervisory experience, union environment experience, and troubleshooting knowledge.
Self-starter motivated to learn mechanical maintenance and manufacturing aspects of plant operations.

Responsibilities

Supervise mechanical crafts within the Maintenance department and serve as a resource for maintenance guidance to craft and other manufacturing personnel.
Execute planned and unplanned work to meet department goals.
Maintain a safe work environment that causes no harm to people or the environment.
Lead individual safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews.
Support operating results by managing the crew with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance.
Ensure work is allocated fairly and clearly assigned to crew members; formulate and assign tasks within Department management guidelines and prioritize work based on business criticality.
Decide and deploy appropriate crewing arrangements for planned and unplanned situations based on absences, schedule requirements, equipment availability, and vacations, within labor agreement guidelines.
Work with craftspeople to apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to maintain or restore production.
Seek cooperation from, persuade or influence others, and build relationships to resolve problems; motivate or negotiate with others to obtain desired results, including in sensitive interpersonal situations.
Provide technical leadership and training to mechanical and electrical craft employees.