Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for executing the preventative maintenance program in coordination with engineering and maintenance staff. The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee repairs, support preventative maintenance activities, coordinate with outside contractors, manage equipment upkeep, support facility maintenance, and participate in safety inspections. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational continuity, and a safe working environment.
Benefits
* Starting Pay: $75,000+
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) savings plan with employer match
* Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
* Life insurance and employee assistance programs
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Collaborative environment focused on safety and continuous improvement
Job Roles
* Perspective - Understands and anticipates business needs; reviews data to adjust approaches; provides justification for decisions; considers gray areas and thinks strategically.
* People support - Provides information, training, and communication to ensure others succeed; supports employee growth; delivers guidance and accountability; motivates and rewards performance.
* Coordination - Works collaboratively with peers; makes business-focused decisions; manages multiple areas or shifts; enables continuous improvement while maintaining daily performance.
* Influence - Delegates effectively; communicates the "why" behind decisions; advocates for business goals; remains approachable; manages conflict and change professionally.
* Organization and structure - Plans daily operations; coordinates resources; ensures efficiency while balancing competing priorities; prepares contingency plans.
* Communication and relationship - Maintains strong connections with operators and shop-floor teams; ensures information flows clearly up and down the organization.
* Ownership - Takes accountability for team and business performance; inspires ownership in others; champions safety and continuous improvement; approaches work from a broader operational perspective.
* Troubleshooting - Identifies issues quickly; engages cross-functional support to resolve problems; maintains open communication channels; escalates issues appropriately.
Key Responsibilities
* Leads and supervises maintenance teams, including scheduling, conducting meetings, performance reviews, and managing staffing levels (vacations, overtime, leaves of absence).
* Motivates, coaches, and trains employees to maximize quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation.
* Provides effective feedback, including corrective action when necessary; maintains appropriate documentation for disciplinary processes.
* Directs training and orientation to ensure compliance with EHS rules and company policies.
* Maintains compliance with collective bargaining agreements; serves as a liaison with union officials and manages grievance processes.
* Ensures adherence to all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
* Plans and schedules maintenance activities and work teams.
* Reviews production and maintenance reports; resolves operational issues to minimize downtime and reduce costs.
* Inspects machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation and optimal utilization.
* Promotes a strong culture of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support operational goals and maintain facility standards.
* Performs additional duties as necessary to support organizational success.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
* Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience supervising maintenance or skilled-trades teams
* Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints
* Experience with TPM, Synchronous Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts
* Strong communication and team-building skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a technical, fast-paced environment
* Energetic, self-motivated, and capable of promoting and implementing change
* Proficient computer skills and strong organizational abilities
* Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence