What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift position at ZF Group?
Job Description
About the Team: The Maintenance team at ZF Marysville plays a critical role in supporting production by maintaining a wide range of equipment and systems—including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, robotic, and automation technologies. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a dedicated team of up to 14 direct reports during the third shift (10:30pm–6:30am), ensuring smooth operations and timely repairs. This role involves coordinating both internal staff and external contractors, with occasional overtime required to meet production demands and maintain equipment reliability.
What you can look forward to as a Maintenance Supervisor:
- Supervise and assign work to union maintenance employees and contractors while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ensure all work is performed safely and in full compliance with all safety rules, regulations, TS16949 standards, and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Inspect daily maintenance work for quality and completeness and determine required materials, equipment, supplies, and time for tasks.
- Maintain and update maintenance employee work hours and related records within the computer system.
- Coordinate and assist with ordering spare parts and participate in equipment buyoffs, including reviewing electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and related system work during installations.
- Monitor, assign, and oversee preventative maintenance activities.
- Handle maintenance area grievances, employee issues, training, safety, and discipline, including resolving issues through effective problem solving and conducting accident investigations.
- Meet or exceed departmental KPIs and complete special projects or related tasks as assigned.
Your profile as a Maintenance Supervisor:
- High school diploma or GED and 2 years of related maintenance or technical experience.
- Knowledge of installing, inspecting, and repairing machining, grinding, heat treating, and assembly automation equipment, including Fanuc robotic systems.
- Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, plumbing, conveyor, and other pressure/force based systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery and robotic equipment while performing effectively under real time production demands.
- Strong ability to interpret complex written and verbal instructions, with thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety protocols, and MIOSHA requirements.
- Capability to manage inventories and supplies cost effectively while handling multiple priorities.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Why you should choose ZF in Marysville, MI:
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.