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JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership for the Maintenance and Facility support teams for the Blue Bird South Plant.  Building maintenance, logistical management activities and health/safety responsibility is included.  This person must be highly motivated and be able to transfer this motivation to the workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet established departmental and company objectives
• Promote and provide a safe, healthy work environment
• Must be supportive and capable of implementation of management decisions and company policy
• Provide reports as relating to objectives and results using Microsoft Office software (Word, Project and Excel)
• Must maintain 5 S techniques and housekeeping objectives throughout the production floor
• Must be able to lead, motivate and promote good employee relations
• Must be able to implement and maintain a robust preventive (Predictive) Maintenance program
• Must be able to work with support areas to identify capital equipment specifications for rebuild and/or replacement decisions supporting strategic decisions
• Must be able to evaluate and professionally deliver direct report performance
• Must be able to maintain departmental budgets
• Must be able to lead or act as a positive change agent in the workplace
• Development, planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of projects
• Capable of recognizing equipment/facility/tooling needs with the reaction of implementing an improvement project
• Must be able to maintain departmental budgets
• Must manage a focused safety approach with clear Lock Out Tag Out procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong organizational skills, coordination of multiple activates
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver projects on time and in budget
• Preventative maintenance schedules and continuous improvement techniques
• Strong foundation in basic industrial engineering
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have working knowledge of Lean techniques and capabilities to apply principles
• Must have established excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have previously established leadership experience in an industrial environment

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associate’s Degree required
• 3+ years of previous experience in Machinery and Facilities Maintenance in a production environment, fabrication preferred
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field, preferred

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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