Maintenance Supervisor at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides overall direction and on-floor leadership between assigned shifts and shift leads in Bearings Maintenance. Responsible for execution, tracking, and improving department goals for safety, quality, throughput, up-time and incorporate lean manufacturing principles through continuous improvement. Directs the work of leads, mechanical and electrical technicians, and communicates with support personnel to ensure department goals while providing a clear channel of communication with management. Works to ensure production requirements of current machinery and technology to hit department goals are met. Individual will support the personal and professional development of all employees within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments to minimize production downtime, protect products, improve processes and ensure safety of employees.


• Review operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, make recommendations for preventive maintenance and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Directs assigned personnel in accordance with established procedures.


• Leads administration of the Learning and Development Program (MOC) within the department.


• Facilitates and drives 6S activities and process improvement.


• Creates, develops, and improves department metrics focusing on safety, quality, and operational efficiency


• Provides formal training and development of assigned employees.


• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge and awareness in areas related to assigned responsibilities and functions.

The successful candidate will have computer skills, demonstrated maintenance experience in an industrial environment; a minimum of 2 years leadership experience is preferred.