Maintenance Supervisor

ide vendors to develop contracts and pricing agreements and maintains contacts

• Requisition tools, equipment, new parts, instruments and supplies

• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards

• Study production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment

• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations

• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules

• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew

• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems

• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

• Maintain time and production records

• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments

• Perform activities of workers supervised

• Prepare work orders indicating malfunctions of instruments

• Advanced knowledge of shop tools and tool purchasing

• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties

• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product

• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.

Leadership and Direction

• Set an example as a Vestas ambassador and role model in terms of behaviors showing focus on Vestas core values in accountability, collaboration, simplicity and ownership; show high degree of honesty, initiative, integrity, drive, reliability and trustworthiness; foster a positive, harassment free work environment for all team members

• Foster participation, ownership and collaboration by encouraging area team members involvement, soliciting input on process improvements and utilizing team member ideas as much as possible

• Expected to translate goals set by leadership into tasks and drive completion of daily production schedule; responsible for team's performance with regards to safety, quality, delivery, schedule adherence and continuous improvement.

• Provide clear communication; ensure open and transparent, bi-directional communication amongst team both laterally between team members but also to support groups, supplier groups, customer groups and management

• Ensure all team members have performance expectations set, 1:1 coaching and evaluations for performance, behaviors and development plans, coaching and development of Process Leads.

Safety

• Set an example, with regards to safe behavior, hazard recognition, and incident prevention; ensure they and other team members are safe and actively support an incident free culture and mindset

• Ensure team's compliance of established safety rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety with specific attention to the Vestas Lifesaving Rules

• Responsible for conducting daily/monthly safety inspections in assigned area, correcting hazards identified, and ensure that employees are using proper PPE at all times

• Responsible to alert appropriate support function when encountering the need to execute non-standard processes, and lead/participate in creation of job hazard analysis prior to work being performed

• Investigating incidents and near misses in conjunction with the safety representative

• Take immediate action when tools or equipment are not being used safely or when tools are need of repair that are presenting safety risks

Training

• Ensure team member competency is current and regularly update on-process familiarization training, including line orientation and risk review, of all new team members or those transferring into the area

• Develop and mentor high potential employees and Maintenance lead

Other

• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping standards through 5S concepts and practices in assigned process area; responsible to teach and develop team's adherence to factory 5S standards

• Demonstrate solid and practical understanding of and commitment toward the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement

• Support, incorporate, and audit to ensure first line preventative maintenance is being completed during daily activities

• Other duties as assigned

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• Associates degree from two-year college in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from trade school in related field

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment (15-20 Direct reports)

• Minimum five years' experience in the maintenance and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Hands on experience repairing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a high degree of adaptability & flexibility

• Strong desire to learn new skills & knowledge

• Excellent work ethic, dependability & dedication to team & company, personal desire & value to produce quality work

• System skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP / MRP systems, CRM database, etc

What we offer:

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. Among the many amenities we offer:

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.

• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match).

• Tuition assistance.

Shift available:

• Wednesday - Saturday from 6AM - 4:30PM

Salary range: $88,000 - $100,000 a year.

**Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement**
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at https://www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

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