Job Title: Maintenance Unit Supervisor – Mechanical Utilities/Crane Repair

Location: Davenport, Iowa, United States

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Additional Information:
• No commission or bonus eligibility.
• No overtime or interview travel reimbursement.

About the Company:

We are a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, as well as architectural products for the automotive, aerospace, industrial, and construction markets. Built on over a century of innovation, we focus on integrity, safety, diversity, and operational excellence, making us a trusted name in the industry.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Unit Supervisor – Mechanical Utilities/Crane Repair provides leadership and direction to ensure efficient production, safety, and quality in a lean manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Area Technical Leader, this role focuses on productivity, rapid problem-solving, and sustainable business practices in alignment with lean manufacturing principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a safe work environment, leading safety discussions and job-specific reviews.
• Manage subordinates to achieve performance in quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, and recovery.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to develop employees.
• Allocate tasks based on business priorities and ensure fair distribution of work.
• Develop effective crewing arrangements for planned/unplanned situations.
• Lead a diverse, flexible, and technically capable maintenance workforce.
• Implement root cause analysis to address and prevent production issues.
• Collect data to assist in problem-solving and major exception management.
• Ensure cost-effective asset management, world-class equipment availability, and long-term equipment viability.
• Uphold lean manufacturing principles to improve quality, costs, and waste elimination.
• Address differential performance, including recognition, rewards, and equitable discipline, with proper documentation.
• Build cooperative relationships, influence stakeholders, and resolve issues for customer satisfaction.

Note: The position involves supervising 12-hour rotating shifts, alternating between day and night.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship not available).

Preferred Requirements:

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HR/IR policies, including bargaining and local agreements.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing (ABS) principles.