Viking Pump

manufacturing

FoundryMaintenanceSupervisor

Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Foundry Maintenance Supervisor at Viking Pump. Skills: Foundry Maintenance, Supervisory Experience, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Uptime, Cross-functional Coordination, Continuous Improvement. Support foundry production by improving overall equipment uptime and availability through implementing a robust preventive maintenance program.. Train and assist maintenance technicians on all aspects of foundry equipment and processes.”

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

root cause analysis; troubleshooting and repair of equipment failures

Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of the products currently being manufactured at Viking Pump, we adhere to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In turn, we are only able to hire US Persons., Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions., Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person., Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use., General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum two year degree, Mechanical or Electrical background required, At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, TPM experience including the setup of a TPM strategy and/or application of TPM, Foundry experience required, Knowledgeable of various types of equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, industrial electricity and mechanical control systems, Must be able to read, interpret, and act upon blueprints, schematics, and printed instructions, Self-motivated and skilled in the following: organization, leadership, communication (written and verbal) and planning and root cause analysis

Nice to Have

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferred

What You'll Do.

Support foundry production by improving overall equipment uptime and availability through implementing a robust preventive maintenance program.

Train and assist maintenance technicians on all aspects of foundry equipment and processes.

Coordinate foundry equipment installation and relocations while working closely with the production and continuous improvement teams.

Support zero injury culture while directing all safety initiatives within the maintenance organization.

Direct day to day activities of Maintenance Technicians.

Communicate with production teams and plant management to sustain the highest level of operational efficiency.

Monitor equipment operations to ensure that preventive maintenance schedules are adequate and preventive maintenance is being performed proficiently and according to schedule.

Monitor inventory of parts and requisition/order parts and supplies as needed.

Recommend equipment upgrades

improvements and/or new purchases.

Assist maintenance technicians with interpreting specifications

blueprints and work orders and oversee all troubleshooting and repair of equipment failures.

Support contract maintenance/installation work by outside vendors.

Maintain all business-critical records

documents and blueprints for maintenance assets as well as all associated documentation relating to all production equipment and ancillary systems.

Drive a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement

positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service.

Supervise the activities of the maintenance department employees to assure that each is properly instructed in the performance of their work and the quantity and quality of work.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with the production and continuous improvement teams; Communicate with production teams and plant management; effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and all levels of corporate and company personnel

Communication Scope

communication (written and verbal)

Process & Methodology

planning

Full Job Description

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