Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Location: Davenport Iowa
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Manufacturing
Fixed fee/ Percentage:10%
Payment Timeline:90 dAYS

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 and a large-scale production footprint 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.

• Supervise mechanical and electrical craft employees within a unionized environment.
• Assign prioritize and coordinate daily maintenance work based on operational needs.
• Ensure fair and effective work allocation aligned with production priorities and labor agreements.
• Lead safety discussions toolbox talks and job-specific safety reviews.
• Support employee development through coaching training and performance feedback.
• Manage crewing decisions for planned and unplanned absences or equipment issues.

• Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting support for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving for equipment failures.
• Collaborate with craft personnel to restore equipment and maintain production continuity.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to meet operational goals.
• Support improvements in equipment reliability recovery and production efficiency.

• Ensure safety quality productivity and delivery targets are consistently met.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment aligned with company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Support operational performance through effective maintenance execution and planning.
• Build strong working relationships across shifts departments and labor groups.

• 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 HR/IR policies and workforce management practices.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in heavy industrial or continuous production environments.
• Strong communication leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Base Salary: $70000 $85000 annually

Additional benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Relocation assistance (eligible candidates)
• Interview travel reimbursement (eligible candidates)
• Career development and training opportunities

• 12-hour rotating shifts (day and night)
• Union environment
• Schedule rotation determined by department needs

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong maintenance background in industrial/manufacturing settings
• Proven leadership experience supervising craft or technical teams
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues under pressure
• Experience working in union environments
• Strong focus on safety reliability and operational performance
• Ability to lead teams in fast-paced high-volume production environments

• Full-Time Position
• Onsite Role
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
• Security Clearance: Not Required