Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role

This hands-on, supervisory role oversees the repair and upkeep of facility structures and production machinery. The Industrial and Building Maintenance Lead manages maintenance personnel, directs preventive maintenance programs, enforces safety protocols, and coordinates with external contractors to minimize equipment downtime and ensure smooth facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance personnel, assigning daily tasks and emergency repair work.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop, execute, and document PM programs for industrial machinery, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment failures, stepping in to perform repairs when necessary.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work meets OSHA regulations, building codes, and company quality standards. Enforce the use of PPE and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Inventory & Vendor Management: Oversee spare parts inventory, order operating supplies, and assist in managing external contractors for specialized or large-scale repairs.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance logs, track repair costs, and monitor facility performance metrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or vocational certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or HVAC is preferred.
• Typically requires 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in industrial troubleshooting (PLCs, relay logic, motors, conveyors, hydraulics) and facility systems (boilers, chillers, building automation).
• Excellent problem-solving, team motivation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• HVAC, contractors, leadership, and building maintenance expertise.