Maintenance Supervisor

Company Overview

Founded in 1912, Nehring Electrical Works has been producing wire and cable products longer than any wire mill in the Midwest.  Nehring manufactures and markets bare/insulated copper and aluminum wire to the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution and OEM markets.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will play an integral role in sustaining and improving Nehring’s equipment and overall production processes.  The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on, working foreman position that spends the majority of their time on the shop floor.  The successful candidate will handle the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Operations team and outside contractors to schedule maintenance activities and manage/reduce machine downtime
• Drive and improve preventative maintenance (PM) process
• Manage multiple projects with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Drive continuous improvement projects and identify opportunities for Capex
• Identify and implement actions to improve workplace safety and reduce environmental impact
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve company commitments and goals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or 2-year technical degree preferred

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge. 
• Must be proficient in technology and software such ERP systems, AutoCAD, Minitab, Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (e.g. Limble)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to speak/interpret Spanish a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Comprehensive company benefits per summary provided, such as medical benefits, dental benefits, prescription drug card benefits, group life insurance and disability income benefits.

401 (k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as required by the department supervisor or other manager.

*Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

*Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.