Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Texas State Library and Archives Commision

Davenport, IA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70,000–$85,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Architectural Services, Construction, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Electricity, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Shipments, Reimbursement, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, United States Citizen

LOCATION

Davenport, IA

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**Note: Only US Citizen or GC Holder Eligible

Job Title: Maintenance Unit Supervisor
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Compensation: USD $70,000 - $85,000
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site
Aboutthe Organization

Client is the country's largest aluminum rolling mill, opened in 1948, employing more than 2,000 people, and shipping products worldwide. Located in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois), the region is a vibrant community just a few hours from Chicago, St. Louis, and Des Moines. The Quad Cities offer excellent education opportunities, outdoor activities, and cultural events such as the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.

Our company is a global leader in aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions, and architectural products serving aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, industrial, and construction markets. With a century of innovation behind us, we remain committed to advancing the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live by our core values:

Act with Integrity - Respect, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Safeguard our Future - Commitment to employee health, safety, and the environment.
Grow Stronger Together - Building an inclusive, diverse, and equitable culture.
Earn Customer Loyalty - Delivering best-in-class products and services.
Drive Operational Excellence - Innovation, agility, people development, and collaboration.
Create Value - Achieving success through sustainable growth for stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Unit Supervisor is a salaried leadership role responsible for overseeing a union crew of electricians and mechanics, ensuring operational safety, reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Area Technical Leader, this role provides technical troubleshooting support, root cause analysis, and crew leadership while balancing productivity, recovery, and delivery performance.

This position involves supervising union employees on 12-hour rotating shifts (day and night) within established departmental schedules.
Key Responsibilities

Supervise and guide mechanical crafts, providing technical direction for maintenance activities.
Lead both planned and unplanned maintenance to achieve department performance goals.
Foster a safe and compliant work environment; conduct safety discussions and job-specific safety reviews.
Allocate and assign work fairly, prioritizing based on critical business needs.
Manage crew arrangements, including scheduling for planned/unplanned absences and vacation coverage.
Apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to maintain or restore production.
Collaborate with craftspeople, peers, and management to drive results and resolve conflicts.
Ensure operational performance in safety, quality, quantity, timeliness, and recovery.
Support training and technical skill development of crew members.

Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma or GED (accredited institution).
Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available).

Preferred:

Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with union environments and labor agreements.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (ABS).

Compensation & Benefits

Relocation Assistance: Available
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
Overtime/Bonus: Not eligible
Interview Travel: Reimbursed

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Associate
Experience Required: 2-5 years
Management Experience: Required
Security Clearance: Not required
Travel: Not required

Maintenance Unit Supervisor

Texas State Library and Archives Commision

Davenport, IA

About the Company

Texas State Library and Archives Commision

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