Maintenance Supervisor
Gordonsville, TN, US, 38563-2143
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance team to ensure all manufacturing equipment, systems, and facilities are operating efficiently and safely. This role ensures timely preventive and corrective maintenance, supports production uptime, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor coordinates maintenance schedules, manages resources, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards to support optimal plant performance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates maintenance activities as directed by the manager.
- Lead and schedule maintenance technicians, assign work orders, and ensure proper staffing to support production needs.
- Maintains function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by the PM program; testing systems and equipment, restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty components and parts.
- Assist in all items associated with the quality, production, safety and DOS programs.
- Manage skilled trades, and plant services of 100+ employees.
- Maintains high standards for housekeeping, safety, and general maintenance.
- Monitors employee attendance and assist in maintaining attendance records along with maintaining discipline within the departments.
- Maintain daily timekeeping, work orders, and all records in regards to the maintenance program.
- Ensure all equipment is in safe working order.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with local and federal codes and regulations.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
- 3+ years of experience
Skills
- Proven ability to appropriately assess and manage risk factors.
- Self-motivated, effective oral and written communication and presentation skills, along with good organizational skills.
- Experience in managing a maintenance department of several different trades groups.
- Must have the ability to work off shift and work overtime and weekends as required.
- Ability to travel for education, training, and maintenance department representation for DOS or sister plant workshops.
- Must have excellent attendance record.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and Kanban.
- Must have the ability to lead projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
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