Maintenance Supervisor 3rd
Dana Incorporated · Fort Wayne, IN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. This role oversees the daily operations of the maintenance team to ensure all manufacturing equipment, systems, and facilities are operating efficiently and safely. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures timely preventive and corrective maintenance, supports production uptime, and drives continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating maintenance schedules, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
- Lead and schedule maintenance technicians, assign work orders, and ensure proper staffing to support production needs.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to the maintenance team.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and technical issues, coordinating timely repairs and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
- Support planning and budgeting for maintenance resources and capital improvements.
- Maintain flexibility to work other shifts and weekends as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
- 3+ years of experience in maintenance or a related field.
Skills
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems commonly used in automotive manufacturing.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
- Proven ability to lead maintenance teams, delegate tasks, manage priorities, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred experience in a manufacturing unionized work environment.