Opportunity
The primary function of Supervisor, Cast Iron Maintenance is to effectively manage maintenance labor, materials and equipment to minimize production downtime and maintenance costs. Possessing a strong mechanical aptitude and team building are essential to the role, as well as the ability to develop and mentor associates.  
Specific Responsibilities
Leadership 
Directly supervise personnel (50-75% of the time on floor) and coach associates to build knowledge. Be the talent champion for associates by growing strengths, identifying weaknesses and facilitating training beyond in-house program. Identify gap in equipment expertise and cross train others to eliminate risk. Recognize associates for accomplishments and cultivate a positive environment that facilitates the advancement of the maintenance team. Utilize the assessment as a training guide and discuss progression with associates on a regular basis, by providing candid feedback, goals and expectations. Support and enforce company policies (vacation, sick days, etc.)  and safety procedures. Complete required documentation and disciplinary actions for infractions.
Work Management
Assign work to leverage equipment availability and maximize productivity of associates. Direct and support contractors and associates from other departments. This includes audits of progress and quality of work for all work performed on cast iron equipment. Review and process all incoming notifications for validity, quality, and priority, daily. Flex labor resources as required to service assets across the cast iron division with consideration to criticality and risk. Execute and manage all aspects of breakdown work including sourcing and expediting of all materials.Participate in shutdown scheduling and planning, including job plan, prioritization of work and risk identification and postmortem review for improvement opportunities.
Communication
Lead effective meetings using glass walls, agendas and task assignment to drive results. Participate in all meetings by taking ownership of tasks, aligning priorities, and reporting risks. Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders by providing equipment status, temporary repairs, and planned equipment repairs.Provide and be receptive to candid feedback.
Continuous Improvement
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using problem solving methodologies (5S, RCA, BPR) Drive changes and make recommendations for reoccurring equipment issues and capital purchases. Audit completed work orders for accuracy (notes, PM#, confirmation, time entry, etc.) to support data analysis. Follow up with associates for noncompliance and disciplinary action.Audit documents for accuracy and field submittals from skilled trades associates, and submit change requests as required, including but not limited to PM’s, BOM’s, job plans, and procedures.Improve wrench time through routine evaluations of estimated versus actual times to improve work execution by associates. Review metrics and departmental reports to identify opportunities and improve processes. Self-motivated development of technical and personal skills to advance the maintenance team.