Senior Supervisor, Plant Maintenance

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Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

• Employer HSA contribution

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

• 401K with generous Company match & contribution

• Accrued Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

• Robust employee wellness program

• Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Summary:

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for directing the Service Maintenance skilled trades group consisting of electricians, machine repairmen, pipefitters, and millwrights. Focus is on maintaining machinery in production and assembly areas with emphasis on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing Techniques, efficiency and waste reduction, support of capital and engineering projects within their area.

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance programs to effectively reduce emergency maintenance downtime and drive pro-active results. They have responsibility for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment in supporting Safety, Productivity, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC) initiatives. They provide focus on identifying, implementing, and communicating productivity improvements throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise skilled trades activities.

• Responsible for root cause diagnosis of equipment malfunctions.

• Implement safety and good housekeeping practices.

• Provide technical support for the evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance.

• Meets schedule and quality requirements.

• Assure compliance with the terms of the local and national labor agreements.

• Supervises construction and maintenance projects.

• Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function.

• Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.

• Initiates contact with others outside of work group when required to solve problems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Education Requirement: Associate Degree or equivalent experience

• Technical degree preferred, Skilled Trade Journeyman Status considered equivalent.

• Required:

  • 3+ year's experience

  • High level of analytic ability where problems are complex.

  • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.

  • Knowledge of basic mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts.

  • Knowledge of and ability to insure a safe industrial work environment.

  • Willingness to work any assigned shift.

• Preferred:

  • Experience supervising union employees.

  • Hands-on experience as an industrial tradesman, service mechanic/engineer or maintenance engineer. Knowledge of PC, CNC and PLC controls.

  • 5+ years’ experience.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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