Supervisor, Maintenance

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

The Supervisor, Maintenance oversees a crew that performs routine preventive maintenance and safety inspections on plant mechanical equipment, control systems, or power distribution systems. This is a working-supervisor role: the supervisor may perform some of the work being supervised or direct the daily activities of production team members. The role assigns and tracks work, oversees maintenance and repair activities, coordinates vendors, manages spare-parts inventory, and trains and coaches the team. It also includes responsibility for team results and some personnel actions, with concurrence from HR Directors and General Managers. The position performs and oversees preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems, diagnoses equipment problems, analyzes failures, and recommends improvements to equipment availability, capability, and yield. It documents equipment modifications and maintenance procedures and ensures work and material handling comply with safety procedures and regulations. The role may involve work inside and outside, exposure to changing climates, and operation of machinery. It is safety-sensitive and may require travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Ability to move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climates and/or operate machinery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge or skills in automation calibration, equipment maintenance, failure analysis, manufacturing support, mechanical troubleshooting, numerical control, production support, refurbishment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), inspection and repairs, equipment repairs, mechanical maintenance, equipment monitoring, process documentation, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Supervise a crew conducting routine preventive maintenance and safety inspections of plant mechanical equipment, control systems, or power distribution systems.
Use daily and weekly schedules to assign maintenance and repair tasks, and potentially track work orders through a work order system.
Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and calibrations to identify wear, damage, or leaks; replace filters or belts; and lubricate mechanical devices.
Select, schedule, and coordinate vendors and outside service providers for specialized repairs or maintenance projects.
Maintain replacement and spare-part inventory at required levels.
Train and coach team members.
Ensure work and material handling comply with established safety procedures and regulations.
Lead and direct other employees and participate in personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and discipline, with concurrence from HR Directors and General Managers.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.
Perform equipment failure analyses, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.
Prepare technical reports documenting equipment modifications and maintenance procedures.