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Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you! Grede is seeking an experienced and self-motivated 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor to maintain and support our Biscoe, NC foundry. The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise maintenance operations on the off shift by setting goals, organizing and assigning work, training employees, and maintaining a productive work environment in order to meet established maintenance schedules. This position must be able to work a variety of hours to ensure shift change is handled appropriately. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager. What You'll Do: • Supervise, plan, and coordinate maintenance operating on assigned shift to minimize production downtime and maintain an effective machinery maintenance program. • Ensure quality of work, proper use and care of equipment and machine, and proper application of maintenance and repair methods. • Select and train employees in maintenance operations by using specific training programs in place. • Evaluate work performance, counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance. • Organize and assign completion of maintenance work orders, utilizing employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite repairs. • Maintain close observation over repairs, guiding employees concerning proper maintenance techniques. • Troubleshoot equipment or machine problems and take appropriate corrective action to ensure the equipment is repaired and returned to proper working order in a timely manner. • Assign completion of scheduled inspections and work orders according to the preventative maintenance schedule and appropriate documentation. • Follow up on any items noted as needing corrective action. • Prepare maintenance operating budget for assigned shift and administer and control budget during the business year. • Maintain conformance with company policies, work rules, and regulations by coaching employees and/or initiating disciplinary actions as required. • Enforce the proper use of safety equipment and maintain departmental housekeeping to produce a safe work environment. • Coach employees to reinforce safe work practices. • Maintain communication with other maintenance shifts and with other departments to promote efficient operations.• Must maintain acceptable safety and attendance records.• Will be required to work 10+ hours per day plus weekends as needed. • Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager. Why You'll Love Working for Us: • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage• Insurance: Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability• 401(K) Match• Paid Vacations and Holidays What We Need from You: • 2- or 4-year degree in a related field preferred• 3–5 years of heavy manufacturing experience required; foundry experience preferred• 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred• Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills required• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision required• Ability to stand, bend, twist, kneel, and walk for 10+ hours required• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. required• Ability to work in an extremely hot environment required Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success. To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
