Supervisor, Central Maintenance

Supervisor, Central Maintenance

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:  Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The function of the Supervisor – Central Maintenance is to provide the supervision and leadership of the skilled trades associates in the Central Maintenance group. Which includes, providing maintenance services in a safe, professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

This role is a 1st shift position, Monday – Friday. Hours 6:00 AM-3:00 PM  

Specific Responsibilities

• Assign and direct the daily activities of the skilled trades associates in maintenance to complete a weekly schedule and daily reactive work.
• Maintain on-time and on-cost delivery through prioritization of reactive work, utilization of available resources and use of partner contractors.
• Follow Kohler’s provided work management system for work orders to maintain an organized SAP backlog.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy (notes, PM, confirmation, time entry, etc.) to support data analysis.
• Be the talent champion for associates in maintenance by growing strengths, identifying weaknesses, and facilitating training to close gaps.
• Recognize associates for accomplishments and cultivate a positive environment that facilitates the advancement and engagement of the maintenance team.
• Implement necessary disciplinary action to correct inappropriate behavior.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using problem solving methodologies (5S, RCA, BPR).
• Analyze critical and reoccurring failures to find the root cause. Initiate required action and follow-up to ensure action items are completed.
• Provide frequent follow-up and timely communication regarding equipment status to process owners.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental policies and regulations.
• Drive newer and better maintenance technologies as it aligns with Kohlers core beliefs (i.e. Kohler’s Asset Reliability agenda).
• All other duties as assigned by supervision. 

Skills/Requirements

• Associates degree in Electro-mechanical or Supervisory Management preferred or willingness to pursue further education.
• Prior supervisory experience in maintenance or related technical field is preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance or technical experience preferred.
• Strategic business acumen and deployment; taking creative action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a strategic systematic approach to decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and establish credibility.
• Experience with a CMMS system and Microsoft Office Suite

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The salary range for this position is $76,050 - $96,050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
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