Senior Supervisor, Plant Maintenance

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for directing the Service Maintenance skilled trades group consisting of electricians, machine repairmen, pipefitters, and millwrights. Focus is on maintaining machinery in production and assembly areas with emphasis on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing Techniques, efficiency and waste reduction, support of capital and engineering projects within their area. The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance programs to effectively reduce emergency maintenance downtime and drive pro-active results. They have responsibility for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment in supporting Safety, Productivity, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC) initiatives. They provide focus on identifying, implementing, and communicating productivity improvements throughout the organization.

Requirements

Associate Degree or equivalent experience
3+ year's experience
High level of analytic ability where problems are complex.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
Knowledge of basic mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts.
Knowledge of and ability to insure a safe industrial work environment.
Willingness to work any assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree preferred
Skilled Trade Journeyman Status considered equivalent.
Experience supervising union employees.
Hands-on experience as an industrial tradesman, service mechanic/engineer or maintenance engineer.
Knowledge of PC, CNC and PLC controls.
5+ years’ experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise skilled trades activities.
Responsible for root cause diagnosis of equipment malfunctions.
Implement safety and good housekeeping practices.
Provide technical support for the evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance.
Meets schedule and quality requirements.
Assure compliance with the terms of the local and national labor agreements.
Supervises construction and maintenance projects.
Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function.
Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.
Initiates contact with others outside of work group when required to solve problems.
Other duties as assigned.