Manufacturing Operations Repair and Maintenance Supervisor II (3rd Shift)

Daimler Truck North America•Detroit, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Directly lead a team of Skilled Tradesmen in supporting maintenance activities in the Heavy Duty Engine (HDE) Machining Operations. Machining operations to include: Bearing Caps, Blocks, Connecting Rods, Heads, Liners, and Turbo Machining & Assembly Operations. The Maintenance Supervisor strives to maintain the operational readiness of all machining equipment, working cross-functionally with Maintenance Engineers, Controls Engineers, Skilled Trades Leaders, and Operations & Quality Department support team members.

Requirements

BS/BA and 5-7 years of relevant experience or 6+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Maintenance Supervisory experience in a manufacturing / machine shop environment with 6 years of relative experience.
Knowledge of or ability to apply Lean/Continuous improvement tools and principles.
Knowledge of safety codes and standards.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills.
Analytical ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to read & interpret AutoCAD drawings of equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general electrical circuits.
Prior experience leading teams or projects to achieve elevated levels of performance and engagement in a manufacturing or logistics setting is required.
Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager.
Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives.
Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors or large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees is required.
Must be willing and able to complete all required Supervisor training and apply learnings.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
years Supervisory experience in a manufacturing / machine shop environment.
Familiarity with Maximo, SAP, and Outlook.
Operational understanding of fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, coolant, and lubrication).
Operational understanding of metal cutting, press force monitoring, material handling automation, washing, and machining processes.
Experience in an operational environment; i.e., manufacturing, distribution, or transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of Skilled Trades Electricians, Pipefitters, Machine Repairmen, Millwright / Welders, and Toolmakers.
Coordinate manpower & material resources supporting all critical machine breakdown repairs, with strong interaction across all three shifts of support team members.
Assist and support team members in the troubleshooting efforts of complex machining equipment downtime issues, utilizing practical & structured problem-solving processes and root cause analysis.
Manage timecards, attendance, training, and overtime systems.
Plan, schedule, and execute planned maintenance job plans, standard work instructions, and emergency maintenance tasks.
Support a collaborative team of Skilled Trades, Controls & Process Engineers in the diagnosing & repairs of CNC and Assembly Machining Operations.
Assist Skilled Tradesmen in use of technical drawings & OEM documentation needed to troubleshoot faults, diagnose equipment failure, and facilitate repairs.
Attend SFM meetings and work closely with Operations Team to improve equipment up-time by reducing MTBF & MTTR and improve the overall reliability and safety of machining equipment.
Interface with employee Labor Relations personnel and local UAW Shop Committee representatives.
Evaluate work of Skilled Tradesmen, enforce contractual agreements & company safety policies, complete Leader performance reviews, and provide constructive criticism and discipline to team members as necessary.
Coach and mentor the daily activities of direct reports.
Support and facilitate a safe and ethical working environment and culture.
Coach, motivate, and develop team members to higher levels of performance.
Clarify expectations, regularly communicate, provide ongoing performance feedback, and counsel assigned employees.
Track and monitor shift, team, and individual employee performance.
Utilize assigned team leader(s) in Lean Principles to promote and develop a continuous improvement culture.
Effectively support and follow all policies outlined in the contract, handbook, and/or policy guide.

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans