Maintenance Crew Leader

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary

The Repair & Maintenance Engineering position focuses on planning, designing and implementing maintenance programs to optimize the availability and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment. A Supervisor position supervises professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para-professional employees. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Responsibilities typically include setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results and ensuring policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering work, including review of mechanical and electrical engineering specifications
• Perform engineering review of proposed new equipment designs to assess reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts
• Liaise with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules
• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Supervise team to explore and implement continuous improvement/automation activities
• Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
n/aBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience