Maintenance Supervisor

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

R. C. TWAY COMPANY, LLC, as part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Supervisor. This role involves leading the maintenance team, overseeing daily facility operations, and ensuring maximum uptime of production equipment. The position requires a balance of hands-on technical troubleshooting and administrative responsibilities, including managing maintenance work orders, preventative maintenance systems, quoting projects, and writing capital expenditure requests. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in electrical systems, machinery, and welding, along with the leadership skills to manage internal technicians and external contractors.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in industrial electrical troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase systems, control wiring, motor drives (VFDs), and reading electrical schematics.
Understanding of mechanical power transmission (gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, bearings, and alignments).
Proficient in welding (MIG) and torch cutting for equipment repair.
Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
Ability to sustain and develop teamwork and team-based problem solving.
Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives.
Adaptable to change and varying situations.
Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach.
Strong people and performance management skills.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking PMs and work orders, as well as standard office software (Excel, Word) for budgeting and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher is preferred.
PLC troubleshooting experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
Supervise, mentor, and schedule maintenance tasks based on company priorities.
Assign daily tasks and ensure work orders are completed safely and efficiently.
Develop, implement, and optimize a robust scheduled PM program for all production machinery and facility infrastructure to minimize unplanned downtime.
Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on complex production machinery.
Oversee the upkeep of physical plant infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, building envelopes, and utility systems.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external contractors and vendors, sourcing, vetting, scheduling, and overseeing their work to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Scope out facility upgrades, machinery overhauls, and installations.
Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and accurate project timelines.
Justify and write formal capital approval requests for large scale projects, outlining ROI, budgetary impacts, and operational benefits.
Serve as a key member of the plant safety committee, supporting employee safety and OSHA compliance.