Maintenance Leader

Company Overview:

BTD is a fast-growing metalworking company. We provide custom metalwork services for some of the world's top brands. Our 1100+ employees work from four facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our clients the best value possible. We are also a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

Summary: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for all Company maintenance activities to include production equipment and building maintenance. Reviews maintenance computer programs, researches new equipment and works with vendors on warranty repairs. Manages, trains and encourages employees in the department. Helps ensure commitment to quality. Communicates with shift leaders, other employees and responds to questions. Coordinates assists or leads projects. Creates and maintains a desirable work environment for employees. Maintain a safe productive department by organizing employees, machines and daily operations.

Safety is #1 at BTD: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists Manufacturing Engineering in researching new equipment needs and plant layout changes.
2. Directs and coordinates maintenance requirements for all equipment and building functions. Schedules labor and time requirements for smooth and efficient operation.
3. Establishes a preventive maintenance schedule on all shop equipment.
4. Assigns priorities or repair jobs to assure a smooth and efficient operation in meeting production requirements.
5. Oversees and supervises installation of new equipment as directed.
6. Maintains effective relationships with contractors as appropriate.
7. Requisitions the purchase of outside supplies for related maintenance areas.
8. Oversees Maintenance Department, to include personnel scheduling and work inspection.
9. Assumes the responsibility to make decisions independently and then, if necessary and/or appropriate, consult the next level of personnel.
10. In conjunction with Human Resources, oversees the maintenance of appropriate levels of labor, the general conformance with employee rules, the issuance of warnings, and the administration of disciplinary measures when necessary. Participates in internal programs relating to communications, vacation schedules, job evaluation, employee performance reviews, wage administration, etc., as required.
11. Develops and updates departmental policies and procedures.
12. Communicates employee concerns to management or to appropriate supervisors.
13. Responds to daily questions related to maintenance issues. Advises employees on resolving related problems.
14. Conducts meaningful performance reviews that provide subordinates with an understanding of their level of performance, strengths and weaknesses, and an insight into future goals and opportunities.
15. Remains current with respect to technical and supervisory skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits and trade shows as needed.
16. Participates in self-development training on and off the plant site.
17. Actively supports the Quality system and promotes the ISO 9001 processes.
18. Maintains standards of good housekeeping in work areas and supervises safety and accident program within the department. Enforces safety policies and the use of required safety equipment.

Leadership Responsibilities:

1. Establishes performance standards, monitoring employee performance and focusing the Department's attention to areas of opportunity to maximize performance.
2. Maintains ethics and integrity congruent to the Company's mission and values.
3. Assists in the development of personnel through positive reinforcement and coaching techniques.
4. Responsibilities include hiring, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assuring problems are resolved; developing leadership in all people.

Experience and Skills Required: Graduation from high school [or equivalent] plus at least two years of related technical training and/or three years on the job related experience.

At least three years of recent related maintenance manufacturing/production experience which includes the following skills and abilities:

1. Working knowledge of OSHA Standards, blueprint/schematic reading, machine operation and record keeping.
2. General knowledge of manufacturing operations to include quality assurance.
3. Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate maintenance activities.
4. General knowledge of product costing, internal accounting controls, and financial analysis of revenues and expenditures.
5. Ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale.
6. Ability to select and train competent personnel for the Company.
7. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
8. Knowledge of personnel administration.
9. Ability to operate general office equipment including maintenance related applications on a microcomputer.
10. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others and to present ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

Factor I -Leading the Business

Sound Judgment - Makes timely decisions; readily understands complex issues; develops solutions that effectively address problems.

Strategic Planning - Develops long-term objectives and strategies; translates vision into realistic business strategies.

Leading Change - Supports activities that position the business for the future; offers novel ideas and perspectives.

Results Orientation - Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives; assigns clear accountability for important objectives.

Global Awareness - Leads the organization in understanding international issues; tracks global trends and world events.

Business Perspective - Understands the perspectives of different functional areas in the organization; has a firm grasp of external conditions affecting the organization.

Factor II - Leading Others

Inspiring Commitment - Motivates others to perform at their best.

Forging Synergy - Maintains smooth, effective working relationships; promotes effective teamwork.

Developing and Empowering - Offers constructive feedback and encouragement; delegates work and encourages individual initiative.

Leveraging Differences - Works effectively with people who differ in race, gender, culture, age, or background, leverages the unique talents of others to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Communicating Effectively - Express ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions, plans, and activities.

Interpersonal Savvy - Understands own impact on situations and people; accurately senses when to give and take when negotiating.

Factor III - Leading by Personal Example

Courage - Acts decisively to tackle difficult problems; perseveres in the face of problems; takes the lead on unpopular though necessary actions.

Executive Image - Communicates confidence and steadiness during difficult times; adapts readily to new situations.

Learning from Experience - Reflects on and learns from experience; understands own weaknesses and how to compensate for them.

Credibility - Acts in accordance with stated values; follow through on promises; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands and fingers to, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Salary Range: OTC10 $62,882-$94,350 annual. The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

(EO/AAMet/Disability Employer)