Maintenance Supervisor
Talascend is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a contract opportunity with our client in Wentzville, Missouri.
Overview
The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee skilled trades operations in a manufacturing environment, ensuring the smooth functioning of equipment and adherence to safety standards. The role involves supervising team members, managing maintenance activities, and supporting overall plant operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervise UAW skilled trades workers in a manufacturing setting.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor progress on maintenance activities.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and escalate issues as necessary.
- Maintain safety standards by promptly responding to alarms and signals.
- Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems.
- Manage team performance and address any concerns or conflicts.
- Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- One year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal per diem group leader.
- Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including managing conflict and decision-making.
- Experience managing and leading people, with the ability to address performance concerns.
- Demonstrated high analytical ability to solve complex problems.
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, email, typing, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and be resourceful.
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, and self-direction.
- Experience collaborating across multiple functions within a manufacturing setting.
- Experience supervising employees in a union environment.
- Knowledge of timekeeping systems.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.