Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Location:Davenport IA (Zip: 52801)
Work Arrangement:Onsite (Full-Time)

Join a leading global manufacturer of aluminum sheet plate and extruded products serving the aerospace automotive transportation and industrial markets. With over a century of innovation the organization is committed to operational excellence sustainability and continuous improvement. The Davenport facility is the largest aluminum rolling mill in the country and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality materials worldwide. Employees work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes safety inclusion technical excellence and long-term career growth.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Unit Supervisor to lead and support a unionized maintenance crew in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role provides both hands-on technical troubleshooting and frontline supervisory leadership to ensure equipment reliability production continuity safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong maintenance experience leadership capability and the ability to drive rapid problem-solving in both planned and unplanned maintenance situations.

• Leadership & Team Management:Supervise mechanical and electrical craft employees in a unionized environment; assign prioritize and coordinate daily maintenance work.

• Safety Culture:Lead safety discussions toolbox talks and job-specific safety reviews to ensure a compliant work environment.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting for mechanical/electrical systems; lead root cause analysis for equipment failures.

• Operational Execution:Execute planned/unplanned maintenance activities; support improvements in equipment reliability recovery and production efficiency.

• Employee Development:Support employee development through coaching training and performance feedback; manage crewing decisions for shifts.

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

• Experience working in a production or industrial maintenance environment.

• Prior supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with labor agreements and workforce management practices.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Experience in heavy industrial or continuous production environments.

• 12-hour rotating shifts (day and night).

• Schedule rotation determined by department needs.