Group leader

Manufacturing Maintenance Group Leader

Location : Davenport, Iowa, United States

BountyJobs ID : 3146681

Industry : Manufacturing & Production

Job Category : Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing

Employer Description

Our company, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets.

Building on more than a century of innovation, the company helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for the company and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities, and our shareholders.

At our company, we :

• Act With Integrity.
• We lead with respect, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• Safeguard our Future.
• We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities, and environment.
• Grow Stronger Together.
• We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
• Earn Customer Loyalty.
• We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
• Drive Operational Excellence.
• We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
• Create Value.
• We achieve success by generating and growing value for our shareholders.

This position is subject to Export Control Law

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.

and / or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description

Our company Davenport Works is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader. The Maintenance Group Leader is accountable for providing leadership and direction to assigned members of the crew to meet business requirements for the efficient production of metal in an ABS environment.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible to ensure productivity, safety, quality, improved recovery, reliable and consistent delivery performance, and rapid problem solving in planned and unplanned cost-effective, customer-centric environment.

These business objectives are accomplished in accordance with the principles of lean manufacturing, modeling, and teaching employees in a manner that moves the organization toward accomplishing the target condition.

Results can be measured; projects eliminate waste, secure flow, and create a visual factory; and employees contribute high levels of discretionary effort.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Group Leader is responsible for :

• Maintaining a safe work environment and a workplace that causes no harm to people or the environment.
• Leading individual safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews.
• Support operating results through the management of subordinates with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance.
• Developing individuals in the organization by providing challenging assignments for the craftspeople and by providing training, coaching, and mentoring for the people.
• Ensure work is allocated fairly and clearly assigned to crew members; formulate and assign tasks within guidelines established by Department management prioritizing work based on knowledge of business criticality.
• Decide and deploy appropriate crewing arrangements for planned and unplanned situations based on absences, schedule requirements, equipment availability, and vacations within labor agreement guidelines.
• Lead a technically capable maintenance workforce that values diversity and is customer-oriented, responsive, and flexible.
• Work with craftspeople to apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to maintain or restore production.
• Gathering data to assist in the application of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques for major exceptions.
• Effective asset management in a cost-effective manner including proper equipment operations, world class equipment availability, and long-term viability of equipment.
• Advance the business objectives regarding quality (consistency and reliability), costs (supplies), waste elimination, and lean manufacturing.
• Make decisions about differential performance, both those requiring recognition and reward and those requiring discipline in a fair and equitable manner with supporting documentation of appropriateness of actions taken; and
• This position must frequently seek cooperation from, persuade or influence others, and must develop relationships and persuade others to resolve problems, change people's minds, or directly produce customer satisfaction.

Occasionally, the position deals with sensitive interpersonal situations and must motivate or negotiate with others to obtain desired results.

Please note : This position will supervise 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday (7am - 3pm) and will need to work the occasional weekend depending upon business needs.

Basic Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and practices related to HR / IR including bargaining and local agreements is a plus.
• A working knowledge of the principles and concepts of Lean Manufacturing (ABS) is required for effective business results.

Security Clearance Required : No

Visa Candidate Considered : No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $75,000 to $82,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

2 to 5 years’ experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - Yes

Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel - Never

Last updated : 2024-03-09