Maintenance Supervisor - IDEAL INDUSTRIES

Overview

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, Enatel, and IVRY Technologies.

A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day.

IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry’s most innovative and trusted tools.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and driving all preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance across all machinery, grounds, and buildings for IDEAL Electric Manufacturing Operations. Further, this position is responsible for supervision of all technical maintenance employees across three shifts and requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude to safely solve problems and increase equipment reliability for all areas of manufacturing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing a safe and clean working environment for their employees.
• Assures compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations of the company, as well as local, State, and Federal ordinances.
• Develops and operates within Maintenance Department budget. This includes control of expenses. Submits capital equipment budget when requested. Provides estimated costs of equipment repairs and expected completion dates.
• Works effectively with outside contractors, electricians, carpenters, painters, etc. as necessary.
• Develops and administers preventive maintenance programs for facilities, equipment, and building and grounds, as appropriate.
• Maintains working inventory of materials, parts, and supplies necessary to maintain and repair equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Maintains and develops positive employee-employer relations. Employs tact in working with all personnel. Maintains constructive relations with all departments and personnel intra-plant as well as inter-plant and office. Applies principles of participative management in solving problems and meeting objectives in a Team environment.
• Plan, assist in, and/or conduct required training such as hazardous materials identification and lift truck operator training.
• Present ideas and plans for improvements supported by appropriate analysis.
• Determine, Train, Lead and direct Lean projects.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in an engineering related field or equivalent certificate/ diploma from an accredited technical school. Formal leadership or supervisor training is desirable.
• A minimum of five to seven successful years experience in supervising maintenance employees in a manufacturing environment. Lean manufacturing/ health-safety-environmental / automation design experience is a plus.
• Successfully working with plant functions, including: Production, Engineering, Quality, EH&S, Human Resources, Materials, Supply Chain, Lean, Sourcing, Maintenance/Facilities, and Accounting.
• Proven track record of applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive plant efficiencies.
• Ability to coach, motivate, train and delegate responsibility.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including presentation, listening, and managing skills as required to work in and manage teams. Solid conflict resolution and problem-solving skills a must.
• Demonstrated management leadership skills.
• Ability to identify and manage projects from concept to implementation and successfully drive project results.
• Able to understand, interpret and act on financials/budgets as they relate to the Plant.
• Able to make decisions and drive results for the Plant based on an understanding and interpretation of internal business objectives and customer requirements.
• A credible safety record in previous positions.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we know that it is our people that truly separate us from the competition.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K and a Pension plan.  To learn more about us, visit us at www.idealindustries.com

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