Maintenance Supervisor

Stryten Energy is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its Salina, KS factory, a major lead-acid battery manufacturing site. The role requires strong management, problem-solving, and communication skills to oversee maintenance operations, ensure safety, and improve equipment efficiency. Responsibilities include organizing skilled labor, managing maintenance systems, and complying with safety guidelines. The position involves 12-hour shifts with mandatory overtime and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Overview:

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.




Stryten Energy is looking for Maintenance Supervisors in the Salina, KS location! We are looking for a self-starter with excellent management, problem solving, communication and project management skills. Must be able to effectively organize, direct and control all aspects of maintenance shift operation with emphasis on safety, budgeting, team building and department training. Work effectively with plant engineering and all other departments to establish operational efficiency of production equipment, which relate to elimination of recurring equipment issues, continuous improvement, equipment modular quick change and setup reduction.





Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, and mandatory overtime may be required; weekend work is a part of all schedules.




Schedule:


C Shift: Thurs-Sat, every other Wed; 5:25 am to 6:00 pm





Stryten Energy offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:


Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Short-term, long term disability and employee life
401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays



Apply online or text plantjobs to 97211 to begin your pre-screening process!
Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


Must be able to properly organize, direct and control skilled labor in the areas of equipment repair and safety training.
Must have knowledge of computerized maintenance systems to effectively manage all aspects of the maintenance operation. i.e. MRO, work order system, and Preventive/Predictive Operation.
Must have the ability to implement and sustain elimination of equipment recurring issue program.
Comply with local, state, and federal guidelines as specified in codes.
Comply with plant safety, healthy and personnel policies.
Meet budget requirements with regard to manning and other department cost..
Hands- on approach required at times in assisting subordinates at meeting deadlines.
Must be able to identify opportunities that ultimately reduce maintenance cost.
Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
Follow Lean Manufacturing procedures.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.


Physical Requirements:


Occasional standing, sitting, walking, bending and twisting.
Must be able to lift heavy objects, and assist in moving machinery to and from production floor.
Must be able to work in high places, deep pits, and be able to work in any weather conditions.



Equipment Used:


Various hand and power tools, welders, grinders, torch, mill, and lathe
Must possess required computer skills to properly and effectively perform job. Required computer skills relate to Microsoft office programs i.e. Word, Excel and Power Point. Other computer skills relate to maintenance management programs.
Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Skills Required:


Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Management preferred.
Will consider a minimum of 6 years experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance operations OR a combination of education and experience.
Must have exceptional organizational skill, must have multi-tasking skills, must be a team-oriented person with exceptional communication skills, and must be a self-starter.


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EEO Statement:

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Statement:






Stryten Energy helps solve the worlds most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the worlds most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.