Maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor's role is to oversee the maintenance department responsible for all equipment, property, buildings and facilities within a manufacturing plant. The incumbent in this position will also be responsible for supervising maintenance personnel and supporting the operations of production, engineering and safety departments

Primary Responsibilities:

• This is a position working to perform the tasks associated with the manufacture of sealing systems for the automotive industry. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures, perform the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization.

• Act as technical expert in regard to mechanical equipment

• Supervise, set direction, and delegate daily work of assigned hourly mechanical and electrical employees to support the plant goals of safety, environmental and production

• Deliver minimum asset downtime/maximum output through optimized maintenance scheduling; daily guidance of hours worked and overtime utilization

• Collaborate with staff from other departments in the delivery of plant and department operating objectives

• Develop/enhance Asset Care & Reliability (AC&R) processes to drive increased productivity and decrease machine down time. Additionally, develop AC&R metrics to measure results and recommend/make changes as required

• Foster a positive collaborative troubleshooting environment within the maintenance team and plant management team.

• Mentor and motivate direct reports providing comprehensive performance feedback, training development, and appropriate disciplinary action as required; perform monthly one on one performance check ins with all direct reports

• Lead safety process, training for crews and incident investigations

• Monitor safety and environmental processes and compliance

• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of managing an industrial maintenance hourly workforce OR an Associate's Degree and/or Skilled Trades Certificates with 5 years of experience of managing an industrial maintenance hourly workforce

• Demonstrated leadership skills with customer service mindset

• Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance with demonstrated success in increasing equipment reliability

• Working knowledge of plant systems with the ability to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions

• Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, air compressor systems, cutting/welding techniques, fluid dynamic systems, and metal fabrication

• General knowledge of mobile equipment repair, A/C and chiller systems and hydraulics

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Ability to climb stairs and access all areas of the plant

• Ability to work effectively in temperature extremes

• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds

• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

• Must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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