Maintenance Supervisor

Arconic • Bettendorf, IA

13d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is a salaried position responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned members of a union crew and technical troubleshooting 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 helps ensure 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 Electrician and Mechanic union employees working 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts on a schedule determined by the department. The successful candidate will ideally have supervisory and union-environment experience, troubleshooting knowledge, and a self-starting motivation to learn mechanical maintenance and manufacturing aspects of plant operations.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Ability to supervise Electrician and Mechanic union employees on 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts on a department-determined schedule.

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 (ABS) principles and concepts.
• Troubleshooting knowledge.
• Motivation to learn mechanical maintenance and manufacturing aspects of plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical crafts within the Sheet Finishing department and provide maintenance guidance to craft and other manufacturing personnel.
• Execute planned and unplanned work to meet department goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment and a workplace 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.
• Allocate work fairly and clearly, formulate and assign tasks within department management guidelines, and prioritize work according to business criticality.
• Determine 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; develop relationships and persuade others to resolve problems, including in sensitive interpersonal situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED