DescriptionWe are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for supervising a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, managing preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is ideal for experienced maintenance leaders with manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities, or military leadership backgrounds who enjoy developing teams, improving equipment reliability, and leading maintenance operations in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the daily activities of a team of 4+ Maintenance Technicians.
- Ensure production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
- Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Plan maintenance activities and recommend maintenance budgets to maximize operational efficiency.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for building infrastructure and facility maintenance.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize equipment downtime.
- Manage relationships with outside contractors, suppliers, and maintenance service providers.
- Lead maintenance training and development programs for maintenance personnel.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and OSHA regulations.
- Oversee maintenance documentation, work order systems, CMMS, inventory, and standard operating procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and preventative maintenance best practices.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
Must-Have Skills, Experience & Education
- Minimum of 4 years of experience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supervising industrial maintenance technicians.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
- Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Working knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, inventory management, and CMMS.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
