General Maintenance Supervisor

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!

The General Maintenance Supervisor serves as the maintenance leader and directs, plans, and coordinates maintenance operations over all shifts. This position ensures maximum equipment availability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and protects the facility's ability to safely meet production, quality, delivery, and financial objectives.

Pay is $120k - $135k based on experience. 

Direct, plan, and coordinate maintenance operations over all shifts to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production.

Develop and maintain an effective machinery maintenance program, including preventive maintenance.

Ensure quality of repairs, scheduling of repair work, diagnosis of equipment problems, and adequate supplies of materials and/or parts required to complete repairs.

Work closely with production control and manufacturing departments to schedule maintenance and/or repairs at appropriate times.

Plan, organize, and assign work to maintenance supervisors and/or nonexempt employees to apply skill and experience to the best advantage which ensures efficient use of labor hours, materials, and equipment consistent with production and profit requirements.

Maintain close observation over maintenance operations, providing guidance concerning proper maintenance methods.

Select and train supervisors and/or nonexempt employees in maintenance operations to ensure a sufficient workforce to meet short and long-term objectives.

Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain efficient work performance.

Oversee the development and operation of the maintenance data systems, addressing delay reporting, inventory control, equipment history, and maintenance cost tracking.

Develop short and long-term plans relating to operating costs, labor requirements, and equipment replacement, overhaul, and shutdowns.

Prepare budget for all maintenance operations and administer and control budget during the business year.

Maintain open communications with employees and work with employees to mutually resolve problems to enhance morale and promote a union-free environment.

Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules, and regulations, 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 awareness of improved operational methods, production processes or equipment which improve quality and efficiency and reduce cost.

Maintain communications across all shifts in maintenance and with other departments to promote efficient operations.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members.

Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages.

Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability.

401(K) Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PPE allowances

What We Need From You:

Bachelor's degree in Maintenance field preferred; or equivalent combinations of education, training, relevant work experience will be considered

Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including progressive leadership responsibilities.

Demonstrated success leading maintenance operations in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.

Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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 with 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.