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Maintenance Supervisor

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The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for supervising skilled trades employees in support of production processes; support related automation and controls of manufacturing operations; plan project operations and establish priorities.


Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Coordinate activities according to World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards.
  • Coordinate the operation and training of the plant's Total Maintenance System (TMS), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and plant schedules.


Requirements:

  • High School Diploma and GED
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
  • Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
  • Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
  • Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting problem solving experience
  • Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
  • Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office


Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in technical/engineering field
  • Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
  • Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment
  • Green Belt/Red X/Six Sigma training
  • Experience with: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application.
  • Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
  • Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Be able to work any shift.


Manufacturing Requirements

  • Work different shifts and/or work weekends, including overtime.
  • Work in hot and/or cold environments
  • Work around heavy equipment or manufacturing machinery
  • Wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, sleeves, earplugs and steel-toed shoes
  • Stand or walk for long periods of time each day
  • Frequently bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 pounds
  • Work in tight or closed in spaces
  • Regularly climb ladder/man lift/stairs/crawl under vehicles if necessary
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment



Maintenance Supervisor

Detroit, MI
Full time

Published on 07/12/2025

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