What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at ZF Group?
Job description:
About the Team
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for directing & prioritizing assets (manpower, materials, machine availability & other resources) as required to support the manufacturing facility, and able to facilitate the programs/processes for asset reliability & continuous improvement.
What you can look forward to as the Maintenance Supervisor:
- Lead and direct maintenance operations for mechanical/electrical technicians, MRO/Crib Attendants, planners, and production teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs in partnership with production, engineering, and OEM teams to maximize equipment uptime, efficiency, and asset life.
- Provide training, coaching, and performance management for employees, including skills development, qualifications tracking, evaluations, corrective actions, and career growth planning.
- Coordinate maintenance planning and execution by managing manpower, materials, resources, shutdown activities, and projects using SAP PM, Axalant, and proper documentation practices.
- Manage maintenance inventory and asset readiness, including spare parts, tooling, lubricants, coolants, component availability, refurbishment programs, and warranty tracking to control costs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards, including ISO/IATF requirements, corporate policies, housekeeping (5S), and safe operating procedures.
- Support equipment troubleshooting and continuous improvement by interpreting technical documentation, analyzing failures, implementing corrective actions, and recommending reliability improvements.
- Provide operational leadership and communication across shifts, approve employee time records, maintain emergency response certifications (CPR/AED/First Aid), and support production needs across all shifts as required.
Your Profile as Maintenance Supervisor:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-5 years of related experience
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively lead and develop teams.
- Strong maintenance and manufacturing knowledge, including machine repair, troubleshooting, production processes, and industry-standard maintenance practices and procedures.
- Technical proficiency with MS Office applications (especially Excel), computer systems, technical training, and the ability to interpret and apply maintenance-related information.
- Professional flexibility and communication abilities, including English language proficiency and availability to work varied schedules, weekends, and customer-driven operational needs.
Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities