General Supervisor-maintenance

**Location**:ENTER CITY AND STATE HERE

**Opportunity**

**BASIC FUNCTION**

Under the direction of the Plant Manager PI. This position will be responsible to maintain plant equipment in good working order, operate a TPM system including preventative maintenance, support manufacturing improvement through KOS and support a safe work environment.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES**

1.Provide leadership and direction for all individuals in the Maintenance department.

2.Responsible for directing those individuals in maintaining all facilities and equipment.

3.Monitor and maintain a TPM system including equipment preventative maintenance programs

4.Attract and hire skilled technical personnel capable of diagnostic troubleshooting and repair.

5.Coordinate equipment repairs with production supervisors.

6.Defines the required scope for establishing maintenance and repair contracts using external vendors for specific equipment.

7.Monitor annual expense budgets for the department and assist in the development of annual capital plans related to major maintenance of equipment.

8.Partner with Plant Engineering department on new equipment installations, planning plant shutdown periods to perform equipment overhauls and working with outside contractors on equipment repairs.

9.Support KOS efforts to improve plant efficiency.

10.Review training and efficiency of department personnel and establish developmental objectives.

11.Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position

12.Ensures an efficient operation of the maintenance storeroom by promoting inventory accuracy, availability of parts when needed and the proper level of safety stock and replenishment amounts.

13.Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See Responsibilities chart by position).

**Skills/Requirements**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

**EDUCATION**:
Preference Bachelor’s degree with a technical major.

**EXPERIENCE**:
Preference technical major and a minimum of 5 years of supervisory or equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

**FORMATION**:
Preference Familiarity with TPM practices.

**SKILLS**:
Traits
Critical: Thoroughness, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Abstract Reasoning Ability, Assertiveness, Cautiousness, Ego-drive, Energy, Self-Structure.
Supporting: Ego-Strength, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, Sociability.

**Behaviors**

Critical: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; is willing to make tough decisions; establishes goals, priorities and expectations for staff members; is persistent; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; leverages resources effectively; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; works quickly.

Supporting: gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; manages multiple tasks and activities; follows established policies and procedures; demonstrates an eagerness to help others; copes with rejection.

**Why Work at Kohler Co.?**

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more

**About Us**

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.