Tyler Union- Maintenance Supervisor

Tyler Union, the nation’s leading manufacturer of ductile iron waterworks fittings and accessories, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will direct and coordinate the activities of hourly maintenance employees engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines and equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of the Foundry, or other departments by performing the below duties through assigned personnel.

The Supervisor will proactively exhibit and promote the guiding philosophies of The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors, including Safety, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Communication, and Environment.

This is a salaried position, with bonus potential, and an excellent benefits package with health, life, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vacation, holiday pay and 401(k).

All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following:

• Direct team members engaged in maintenance activities related to the foundry such as repairing furnaces, conveyor systems, and molding equipment.
• Develop and maintain a maintenance team built on expertise, responsibility, and accountability.
• Initiate or suggest programs and procedures that encourage employee advancement within the organization and foster a sense of urgency and continuing education and development within the maintenance department.
• Establish team member work schedules based on production and project needs to include completion timelines and budgets.
• Maintain and enhance preventative maintenance programs to ensure reliable and consistent equipment performance.
• Solve maintenance related problems by preparing a plan of action and implementing that plan to achieve the desired results.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical blueprints and schematics to include troubleshooting and PLC programming.
• Suggest opportunities for capital expansion or replacement projects that result in increased efficiency, reliability and overall profit.
• Relentless drive to improve production, increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned or directed.

Directly supervises hourly maintenance employees in a particular business unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or related bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience or work‑related experience, on‑the‑job training, and/or vocational training required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Work Activities

• Knowledge required to perform this job successfully includes but is not limited to computers and electronics; engineering and technology; mechanical;
  English language; mathematics; production and processing; design; education and training; physics; and building and construction.
• Skills required to perform this job successfully include but are not limited to operation monitoring; quality control analysis; repairing; troubleshooting; critical thinking; equipment maintenance; reading comprehension; active listening; complex problem solving; judgment and decision making; monitoring; systems analysis; equipment selection; operation and control; speaking; writing; active learning; coordination; installation; persuasion; service orientation; systems evaluation; and time management.
• Abilities required to perform this job successfully include but are not limited to near vision; problem sensitivity; arm‑hand steadiness;…