Manufacturing Operations Repair & Maintenance Supervisor II - 2nd Shift

Daimler Truck North America

$104K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 2-4 years leadership experience, or 6+ years leading maintenance teams in manufacturing.
  • Experience managing and developing maintenance technicians and skilled trades employees.
  • Track record of successfully leading teams of 20+ in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong background in industrial maintenance systems and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Experience in preventive maintenance programs and reliability initiatives.
  • Ability to diagnose equipment issues and make decisions swiftly in a production environment.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise the maintenance department team.
  • Plan and allocate manpower to meet production and maintenance schedules.
  • Implement and support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
  • Manage and complete facility-related capital projects on time and within budget.
  • Evaluate and develop maintenance employee skills as per training requirements.
  • Promote problem-solving techniques to minimize equipment failures and costs.
  • Ensure a safe maintenance work environment aligned with 5S goals.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program.
  • 401k contributions with a matching company contribution of up to 6%.
  • Starting with 4 weeks of paid vacation and 13+ holidays.
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including wellness programs.
  • Tuition assistance for professional development.
  • Employee assistance program and paid time off for volunteer work.
Full Job Description
Inside the Role
Lead a team of skilled trades professionals responsible for maintaining critical production equipment and facility systems at DTNA's Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant. The Maintenance Supervisor will drive employee safety, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance execution, and TPM initiatives while supporting a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role requires a strong leader who can develop teams, solve complex equipment issues, and partner with operations to minimize downtime and maximize production performance.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA
  • Supervise team leaders and team members of the Maintenance department.
  • Responsible for planning and allocating manpower to support the daily requirements of production areas, completion work orders and PM's on time, CI events, and maintain the Facility and Site as required to sustain a stable and safe work environment.
  • Support the successful implementation of TPM at Mt Holly.
  • Develop and complete assigned facility related capital projects on time and within budget.
  • Successful implementation and sustainability of TOS in the maintenance work groups by utilizing TOS tools.
  • Support the Maintenance Training Matrix by continually evaluating and developing Team Leader and Maintenance employee skills as required to maintain plant equipment and adhere to regulatory requirements.
  • Promote and execute TOS problem solving techniques across teams in an effort to eliminate equipment failures that that result in excessive cost and downtime. Recommend and implement necessary processes to eliminate repetitive failures.
  • Continually improve the maintenance work environment to maximize employee safety and ensure adherence to the department and plant 5S goals.
  • Administer Company and Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Address and resolve team's employee relation issues as they arise.
  • Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager.
  • Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts related to job field as well as basic knowledge of other related work areas
  • Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives
  • Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors or large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics
  • Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures


Knowledge You Should Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field and 2-4 years of leadership experience; OR 6+ years of experience leading maintenance teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience supervising and developing maintenance technicians, skilled trades employees, team leaders, and/or hourly production support personnel.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams of 20+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance systems, including troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and chain-driven equipment.
  • Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, work orders, equipment reliability initiatives, and downtime reduction efforts.
  • Ability to diagnose equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead teams across multiple functional areas.
  • Must be willing to work any shift.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


Exceptional Candidates Might Have
  • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting paint operations, E-Coat systems, industrial finishing equipment, or automotive manufacturing processes.
  • Experience troubleshooting or supporting paint robots, robotic automation equipment, or highly automated production systems.
  • Electrical maintenance experience and/or familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Experience implementing or supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
  • Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, or other CMMS systems.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or TOS experience.
  • Experience leading maintenance operations in the automotive, heavy-duty truck, or other high-volume manufacturing industries.


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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:
Onsite

Additional Information
  • This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
  • Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
  • Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
  • EEO - Disabled/Veterans

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