Maintenance Unit Leader - Hopkinsville, KY

Do you have experience leading teams in a complex business environment? Do you have a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!We are currently seeking a highly qualified Maintenance Unit Leader to join us at our team in Hopkinsville, KY.

You will lead teams in understanding and translating functional or business strategies into tactical implementation plans within the business unit.What you will be doing:


* You are managing resources and staffing levels within the unit to meet production, compliance, team and project objectives or goals


* You will determine and provide for team and individual development based on the needs of the business.

You will develop and sustain problem solving, continuous improvement and decision-making skills


* You will seek mentoring opportunities with teams and individuals for performance improvement, administering rewards, recognition, and consequences when appropriate


* You'll develop and monitor key, actionable measures with your team to link business unit performance to factory and manufacturing-wide objectives or strategy


* You will coordinate production and planned activities of business unit with team members and support resources to meet established schedules and assure effective execution of work processes


* You will develop and share meaningful information to support and focus problem solving and process improvement efforts of Work Teams in line with key measures, business goals, and strategic initiatives

What we want you to have:


* Associate degree OR four (4) year state approved apprenticeship and at least three (3) years relevant leadership experience is required.


* In lieu of the education requirement, a candidate can qualify with five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing or relevant leadership role.


* You have a strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background


* Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; familiarity with principles / concepts of Quality Systems / Lean Principles within manufacturing


* You have confirmed ability to effectively coach and lead employees in a team-based environment


* Experience managing contract maintenance employees preferred


* You have the ability to draw on knowledge and experience to resolve problems, identify needs, and apply logic / deductive reasoning to develop and implement lasting solutions


* You possess a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment.

You can make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal supervision when required


* You are able to perform the duties within a manufacturing environment


* You can negotiate and build consensus for resource needs, problem solving and solutions with peers, subordinates and management through networks within and beyond the business unit or department.


* You are open to working ...