Maintenance Supervisor

Donaldson • Cresco, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor manages maintenance technicians and staff across multiple shifts at Donaldson’s Cresco, Iowa facility. The role troubleshoots critical issues, supports technicians in their maintenance work, and develops short- and long-term preventive and predictive maintenance plans for facilities and machinery. The position requires an on-site schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing, maintenance, or mechanical experience.
• Must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software applications such as MS Office, ERP, or maintenance software.
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate typical industrial equipment, such as floor sweepers, powered industrial trucks, forklifts, and snow blowers or sweepers.
• Demonstrated track record of successful supervisory experience.
• Project management experience, especially procurement of capital equipment.
• Ability to work off-shifts, weekends, and extended shifts as required, including 10–12-hour shifts.
• Knowledge of control wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining, PLC, and HVAC.
• Hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing using tools such as visual management, 6S, value stream mapping, cellular layout, and standard work.
• Electrician and/or maintenance technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems, perform root cause analysis, and identify appropriate solutions to critical issues.
• Assist maintenance technicians with their work and provide necessary, efficient solutions.
• Manage maintenance technicians and staff across multiple shifts, including hiring qualified personnel, providing performance feedback, and conducting top grading as required.
• Develop short- and long-term plans for preventive and predictive maintenance of facilities and machinery.
• Provide training to staff as needed.
• Schedule maintenance technicians’ work assignments and activities and communicate expectations.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor maintenance and repair activities.
• Requisition parts and supplies and coordinate with other departments to minimize production downtime.

What This Job Offers

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