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Operations Supervisor

Ottumwa, IA 2.0 Months
Contract $33.19/hour - $38.19/hour






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Posted: Aug 05, 2026
Ref: JNIA3S5

Position Overview


This is a 3rd shift position providing oversight and work direction of 5 skilled trades personnel along with 10-15 other production related wage employees. You will interact with your day shift module leaders to support maintenance related project and preventative maintenance work. You will also be responsible for ensuring production requirements are met in the machining, metal fabrication, and welding areas.

Additional position duties:
The position will ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.
Monitors Control Plans, troubleshoots workmanship problems and generally supervises production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements.
Monitors performance and takes corrective action including discipline, as needed and responds to complaints to ensure the Company and employees adheres to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.
Determines facilities, maintenance, and manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule
Works with day shift counterparts to communicate work hours, policy changes, and to notify employees of relevant information.
Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.
Implements and monitors safety programs and housekeeping.

What Skills You Need
3 or more years of supervision in an industrial setting
5 or more years of experience relating to engineering, skilled trades, or other technical fields
Systems experience - SAP. Familiar with desktop applications - MS Word, Office, Excel. Good communication skills.
Ability to be on-call and support overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Understanding of safe work practices and environmental requirements
Ability to quickly adjust to changing and conflicting priorities while keeping composure
Understanding of technical concepts and ability to provide support as needed
Experience leading capital and expense related projects
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
Courage to drive accountability
Strong people leadership, time management, project management, and communication skills

What Makes You Stand Out
Exposure to preventative and predicative maintenance techniques
Experience supervising skilled trades employees, including electricians, pipefitters, millwrights, and building/grounds
Experience leading UAW employees
Experience or exposure to automation, controls, and robotics
Experience with SAP and related maintenance transactions
Experience creating purchase orders within SAP

Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Notes:

3rd Shift - 10:30p-7a

Position is fully onsite.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


Your well-being Matters

Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Operations Supervisor


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