Illinois Tool Works

Maintenance Supervisor

Illinois Tool Works • $85K — $95K *
Easton, MD 21601In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED; post-secondary education preferred
  • 5+ years of direct maintenance supervisor experience
  • 1-3 years of maintenance planning experience
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety programs
  • Experience in lean manufacturing and strong leadership skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics
  • Basic controls and automation troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance personnel and enforce safety procedures
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department
  • Allocate maintenance resources, prepare schedules, and prioritize work requests
  • Engage with Production Supervisors to address operational needs
  • Facilitate equipment troubleshooting and analyze breakdowns
  • Inspect jobs in progress and provide feedback to maintenance staff
  • Consult with leadership on equipment feasibility and project status

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering career development
  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity
  • Health and safety protocols in place
  • Support for employee performance metrics and feedback processes
  • Access to training and development programs
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising maintenance personnel and providing technical direction to meet the needs of the operation. The Maintenance Supervisor will utilize a system to control workflow and delegation of work orders to ensure the proper scheduling and planning of maintenance throughout the facility. This position is responsible for fiscal and material resourcing and tracking of completed work. The Maintenance Supervisor will monitor staff work progress, development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program, and documentation of maintenance processes.

Essential Duties:
  • Supervises and coordinates maintenance personnel providing customer service to the operation while enforcing safety procedures in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement both within the maintenance department and within the operation.
  • Directs maintenance resource allocation, prepares work schedules, prioritizes work requests and confirms the nature and extent of precedence, materials, equipment and labor required to complete the requests.
  • Meets with Production Supervisors to engage production work order needs to support and drive operational KPI's.
  • Engages in equipment troubleshooting, drives team to root cause analysis of breakdowns, and owns the execution of asset management efforts.
  • Observes and inspects jobs in progress; provides feedback and insight to maintenance staff ensuring proper use of materials and best practices.
  • Consults with and advises leadership on the feasibility of new equipment or improvements to the operation, feasibility of projects, and status or condition of equipment or breakdowns.
  • Supports and builds the maintenance pipeline, backlog, job plan documentation, preventative maintenance program and maintenance budget.
  • Updates critical assets regularly that are vital to operational efficiency and plans spares, bench stock to decrease downtown.
  • Source parts and materials and provide alternate costing options as available and establish a network of just in time parts inventory minimizing stock overhead costs.
  • Assist in the development and execution of employee performance metrics to be used in the Performance Management Process and to provide regular performance feedback to employees.
  • Works with production supervision to ensure first-line maintenance is being performed by operators.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert when the Plant leadership team engages in problem solving and brainstorming activities.
  • Review and verify employee time sheets and submit to payroll on specified days, ensuring that hours are assigned properly.
  • Participate in personnel decisions including hiring, transfers, training requirements, and any disciplinary actions following all internal guidelines.
  • Supports off hours calls by being available or calling in employees under their supervision.
  • Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
  • May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.


Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma / GED required; post high school education (Associate or bachelor's degree preferred) or experience in trades such as mechanical or electrical fields of work within manufacturing maintenance.
  • 5+ years of direct maintenance supervisor experience
  • 1-3 years of Maintenance planning experience
  • Familiar with common OSHA safety programs
  • Lean manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and organizational skills are preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and technical aptitude.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Ability to read schematics both mechanical and electrical, ability to troubleshoot industrial maintenance equipment with the use tools
  • Basic Controls and Automation experience to include troubleshooting through HMI's and ability to read ladder logic through various systems of programmable logic controls
  • Ability to give direction, provide insight, manage complexity and drive performance
  • Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary


Other Competencies:
  • Proficient time management and prioritization skills.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to drive organizational focus on the key initiatives and opportunities.
  • Possess business analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a diverse creative team environment.
  • Takes ownership and drives positive change.
  • Excellent communication skills with all levels of the company and customer personnel. Skilled in effective cross functional collaboration and engagement.
  • Effective presentation skills adaptable for the audience.
  • Able to adapt to changes in the work environment.


Work Environment:
  • Able to work in an environment where there may be exposure to heat, cold, or controlled chemicals.
  • Responsible for workspace and any assigned company property, equipment or materials.


Compensation Information:

$85k - $95k

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

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Join the dynamic team at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in diversified manufacturing, where innovation and excellence drive us forward. ITW offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and leadership in the industry.

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Join a team where innovation leads to revolutionary solutions in industries worldwide. At ITW, you will work alongside industry experts to develop new ideas and strategies that keep us at the forefront of technological advancements. Your career at ITW will be marked by a continuous journey of growth and leadership.

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With ITW’s commitment to professional development and diversity training, you will enhance your skills through targeted training programs and workshops. These opportunities not only boost your career but also ensure you stay competitive in the job market.

Be Part of Our Culture

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Expand your professional network through ITW’s global presence and collaborative work environment. Engage with professionals across different sectors, gaining insights that can lead to significant career advancements. Our networking events and professional groups help you connect with key industry leaders and peers.

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Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$68.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
NASDAQ
ITW
* Ladders Estimates

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