Maintenance Supervisor, 1st Shift at KOHLER

Maintenance Supervisor, 1st Shift

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The primary function of Supervisor, Cast Iron Maintenance is to effectively manage maintenance labor, materials and equipment to minimize production downtime and maintenance costs. Possessing a strong mechanical aptitude and team building are essential to the role, as well as the ability to develop and mentor associates.  

Specific Responsibilities

Leadership 

• Directly supervise personnel (50-75% of the time on floor) and coach associates to build knowledge.
• Be the talent champion for associates by growing strengths, identifying weaknesses and facilitating training beyond in-house program.
• Identify gap in equipment expertise and cross train others to eliminate risk.
• Recognize associates for accomplishments and cultivate a positive environment that facilitates the advancement of the maintenance team.
• Utilize the assessment as a training guide and discuss progression with associates on a regular basis, by providing candid feedback, goals and expectations.
• Support and enforce company policies (vacation, sick days, etc.)  and safety procedures. Complete required documentation and disciplinary actions for infractions.

Work Management

• Assign work to leverage equipment availability and maximize productivity of associates.
• Direct and support contractors and associates from other departments. This includes audits of progress and quality of work for all work performed on cast iron equipment.
• Review and process all incoming notifications for validity, quality, and priority, daily.
• Flex labor resources as required to service assets across the cast iron division with consideration to criticality and risk.
• Execute and manage all aspects of breakdown work including sourcing and expediting of all materials.
• Participate in shutdown scheduling and planning, including job plan, prioritization of work and risk identification and postmortem review for improvement opportunities.

Communication

• Lead effective meetings using glass walls, agendas and task assignment to drive results.
• Participate in all meetings by taking ownership of tasks, aligning priorities, and reporting risks.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders by providing equipment status, temporary repairs, and planned equipment repairs.
• Provide and be receptive to candid feedback.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using problem solving methodologies (5S, RCA, BPR)
• Drive changes and make recommendations for reoccurring equipment issues and capital purchases.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy (notes, PM#, confirmation, time entry, etc.) to support data analysis. Follow up with associates for noncompliance and disciplinary action.
• Audit documents for accuracy and field submittals from skilled trades associates, and submit change requests as required, including but not limited to PM’s, BOM’s, job plans, and procedures.
• Improve wrench time through routine evaluations of estimated versus actual times to improve work execution by associates.
• Review metrics and departmental reports to identify opportunities and improve processes.
• Self-motivated development of technical and personal skills to advance the maintenance team.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent. Good mechanical aptitude, able to communicate both written and oral; technical school training in hydraulic, pneumatics, basic electrical; be able to read blueprints. Associates degree in Supervisory Management preferred or completion of a similar program within 2 years is required.
• 2 - 3 years experience in the Maintenance field is preferred.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Microsoft product suite experience preferred.

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