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Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Davenport, Iowa

$70,000 to $85,000 +Relocation Assistance

12hour rotating shift 

This is an on-site position at our Davenport, IA facility. You will be a key part of our operations team, working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (rotating between day and night shifts) to ensure continuous support for our plant.

  • Lead with Impact: You will provide direct leadership and technical guidance to a team of unionized mechanical and electrical maintenance employees, ensuring their safety and maximizing productivity.

  • Drive Operational Excellence: Manage the execution of both planned and unplanned maintenance work, prioritizing tasks based on business criticality to minimize downtime and support production goals.

  • Champion Safety: Serve as a dedicated safety leader on the floor, conducting daily safety discussions, job-specific reviews, and championing a culture where safety is the top priority.

  • Solve Complex Problems: Utilize your expertise in root cause analysis to quickly diagnose and resolve maintenance issues, working collaboratively with your crew to restore production efficiently.

  • Foster Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between your team, operations, and other departments. You will use strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships that ensure seamless workflow and cooperation.

  • Manage Your Team's Success: Oversee all crew-related matters, including fair work allocation, scheduling, and on-the-spot adjustments to maintain peak performance.

What You Bring

  • A minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.

  • A minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • A High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical systems.

  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen) is highly desirable.

Benefits

Benefits: A competitive and comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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