Inside the Role Lead a team of skilled trades professionals responsible for maintaining critical production equipment and facility systems at DTNA's Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant. The Maintenance Supervisor will drive employee safety, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance execution, and TPM initiatives while supporting a high-volume manufacturing operation.
This role requires a strong leader who can develop teams, solve complex equipment issues, and partner with operations to minimize downtime and maximize production performance.
Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USD
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Supervise team leaders and team members of the Maintenance department.
- Responsible for planning and allocating manpower to support the daily requirements of production areas, completion work orders and PM's on time, CI events, and maintain the Facility and Site as required to sustain a stable and safe work environment.
- Develop and complete assigned facility related capital projects on time and within budget.
- Successful implementation and sustainability of TOS in the maintenance work groups by utilizing TOS tools.
- Support the Maintenance Training Matrix by continually evaluating and developing Team Leader and Maintenance employee skills as required to maintain plant equipment and adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Promote and execute TOS problem solving techniques across teams in an effort to eliminate equipment failures that that result in excessive cost and downtime. Recommend and implement necessary processes to eliminate repetitive failures.
- Continually improve the maintenance work environment to maximize employee safety and ensure adherence to the department and plant 5S goals.
- Administer Company and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Address and resolve team's employee relation issues as they arise.
- Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager.
- Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts related to job field as well as basic knowledge of other related work areas
- Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives
- Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors or large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics
- Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field and 2-4 years of leadership experience; OR 6+ years of experience leading maintenance teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supervising and developing maintenance technicians, skilled trades employees, team leaders, and/or hourly production support personnel.
- Demonstrated success leading teams of 20+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance systems, including troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and chain-driven equipment.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, work orders, equipment reliability initiatives, and downtime reduction efforts.
- Ability to diagnose equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead teams across multiple functional areas.
- Experience supporting paint operations, E-Coat systems, industrial finishing equipment, or automotive manufacturing processes.
- Experience troubleshooting or supporting paint robots, robotic automation equipment, or highly automated production systems.
- Electrical maintenance experience and/or familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment.
- Experience implementing or supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or TOS experience.
- Experience leading maintenance operations in the automotive, heavy-duty truck, or other high-volume manufacturing industries.
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader.
Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
- This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
- Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
- Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
- Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
- EEO - Disabled/Veterans