Maintenance Foreman - Afternoon Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Foreman
Department: Maintenance
Location: Canton, Ohio
Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2 PM – 11 PM & Monthly Weekend Coverage

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for providing front-line leadership for the Maintenance Department during second shift operations, ensuring equipment reliability, employee safety, and efficient completion of maintenance activities.

This role supervises maintenance personnel and coordinates daily work assignments to support plant operations while minimizing downtime. The Maintenance Foreman works closely with the Maintenance Management Team to prioritize work, maintain equipment reliability, and reinforce a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Canton Drop Forge’s core values of Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsiveness in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership: Champion a zero-incident safety culture by enforcing all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices. Lead by example in the use of proper PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection practices. Identify and address unsafe conditions, behaviors, or equipment hazards immediately. Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Ensure maintenance work is performed in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintenance Operations & Equipment Reliability: Assign maintenance work based on priorities established by the Maintenance leadership team. Adjust work priorities as needed to address urgent operational or safety issues. Coordinate maintenance response to equipment failures to minimize downtime. Develop working knowledge of plant equipment and maintenance systems to support effective troubleshooting and repair. Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Leadership & Team Development: Supervise maintenance employees during routine shift operations, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback. Promote a culture of Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork across the department. Address performance concerns, reinforce company rules, and ensure consistent application of policies. Assist in employee training and skill development to strengthen the maintenance team’s technical capabilities. Foster collaboration between maintenance and production teams to support operational goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance equipment performance. Support initiatives that drive innovation and process improvement within the maintenance function. Utilize data, maintenance records, and operational feedback to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Communication & Responsiveness: Maintain clear and effective communication with operations leadership, maintenance management, and team members. Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities, issues, and shift updates. Respond promptly to equipment issues impacting production or safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical repair or industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Working knowledge of welding, mechanical systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and maintenance planning systems
• Minimum of 3 years of team leadership with demonstrated management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret operating procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across diverse teams and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience
• 3+ years industrial electrical experience
• 2+ years welding experience
• 1+ year diesel mechanics experience
• 5+ years supervisory or team leadership experience

Physical Work Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
• Ability to handle materials or equipment up to 100 lbs. with assistive lifting devices.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 70 feet using appropriate PPE and fall protection.
• Work within extreme industrial conditions, including high temperatures, noise, and heavy equipment environments.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy manufacturing and forging environment.