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Position: Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Company: Nitto Automotive, Inc. 
Location: Kansas City, MO
Status: Full Time Employment

Nitto Automotive, Inc. engaged in the manufacturing of acoustical and sealant accessories for automotive industrial application, has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift at our Kansas City, MO facility.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment, and in fabricating metal parts and tools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
  • Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
  • Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
  • Assists in identifying and initiating spare part requirements.
  • Develops Maintenance Worker schedules and estimates job completion times and work loading.
  • Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
  • Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
  • Performs job responsibilities in compliance with ISO/TS 16949; ISO 14001; and OHSAS 18001.
  • Establishes or adjusts maintenance work schedules to meet production schedules.
  • Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
  • Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
  • Maintains time and production records.
  • Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
  • Performs activities of workers supervised.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 8 to 12 hourly employees in the Maintenance Department and 1 to 2 hourly employees in the Tool & Die area. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Oversees and assigns work to outside contractors working in the facility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person or persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

About Nitto, Inc.

Nitto offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and 401K retirement saving plan. 

Nitto, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

For consideration, please submit resume and salary history to: stephanie.gordon@nitto.com