Facilities & Maintenance SupervisorRole OverviewThe Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of D.S. Brown's manufacturing facility in North Baltimore, Ohio. This role leads the maintenance team and oversees facility systems, utilities, production equipment, and capital improvement projects to maximize equipment uptime and support production goals. Partnering closely with Operations, Safety, HR, and Purchasing, the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor drives preventive maintenance programs, continuous improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, product quality, and a safe working environment.
What You'll Do- Lead and develop the maintenance team to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Oversee maintenance and repair of facility systems, including electrical, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, hydraulics, and production equipment.
- Utilize CMMS software to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, inventory, and reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Lead equipment installations, facility upgrades, capital improvement projects, and contractor activities while managing budgets and timelines.
- Partner with Production, Safety, and Operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize operational disruptions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles to enhance productivity, safety, and overall facility performance.
- Support recruiting, training, coaching, performance management, and development of maintenance personnel.
What Success Looks LikeIn your first year, you will:
- Improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime across the facility.
- Strengthen preventive maintenance processes and optimize CMMS utilization.
- Successfully execute facility and equipment improvement projects on time and within budget.
- Build strong partnerships with Operations, Production, and Safety teams.
- Develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
What You'll BringMust-Haves- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of maintenance and facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years of leadership experience supervising maintenance teams or skilled trades personnel.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices.
- Experience using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, hydraulics, pumps, and industrial equipment.
- Proven project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice-to-Haves- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Technical certifications or trade training in maintenance-related disciplines.
- Experience in rubber manufacturing, extrusion, metal machining, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or ISO 9001 experience.
- Experience leading capital projects and managing contractor relationships.
Location, Travel and Compensation- On-site position located in North Baltimore, Ohio.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- The estimated salary range for this role is 80-110,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.
