Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates and manages the efforts of people and processes involved in procuring, installing and maintaining equipment and buildings to full OSHA compliance and high effectiveness, and manages Hazardous Waste Management and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Maintenance personnel and Tool Room attendant to keep equipment available and effective so production meets or exceeds goals.
• Delegate tasks, instruct and monitor department personnel performance.
• Follow all regulatory processes for Hazardous Waste Management, including training, reporting and storage requirements.
• Communicate and ensure proper training for Spray Painters and Material Handlers on Hazardous Waste Management.
• Ensure proper processes for preventative and repair service, equipment construction and installations, tool and consumables ordering, inspections, and contractor activities.
• Communicate with Production regarding equipment and compliance issues such as delays, breakdowns, vendor problems and shortages.
• Ensure all Maintenance personnel are trained in Lock Out Tag Out Energy Control Program and other safety programs.
• Monitor new-hire on-the-job training effectiveness; participate in training when necessary.
• Conduct accident investigations or review Injury/Near Hit analysis reports; ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Review Safety Team meeting notes and follow up with Team Leaders on issues.
• Participate in plant Safety Audits and ensure corrective action on non-compliance items.
• Coordinate teams to ensure consistent processes and standards across all shifts.
• Notify HR of job openings; interview and select qualified candidates; process payroll changes, vacation and time-off requests; monitor attendance and timekeeping; review and sign timesheets weekly.
• Address absenteeism, tardiness and incorrect timekeeping using proper processes.
• Route HR-related matters (FMLA, ADA, timekeeping discrepancies, pay issues, benefits, policy questions) to HR.
• Respond to employee questions, complaints and concerns; help resolve conflicts.
• Take disciplinary action for misconduct and rule violations; notify HR and act for severe misconduct such as harassment, substance abuse or violent acts.
• Monitor housekeeping, organization, tool care and end-of-shift activities; address problems.
• Communicate accurate plant information verbally and in writing.
• Conduct new-hire and Team Leader performance reviews.
• Participate in and monitor safety and health programs, recognition programs, quality initiatives, training and process changes affecting the department.
• Assist the Facilities Manager during absences and act as Emergency Coordinator per the plant Emergency Action Plan.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree or equivalent training/work experience in Business Management, Maintenance, Tooling Design, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: At least 3 years in equipment service including troubleshooting; preventative service; construction and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and systems; PLC systems; ability to create, modify and program PLC logic.
• OSHA Compliance training certification.
• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and timely.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Hazardous Waste Management training certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Hours align with shift transitions; occasional work from home for decision-making and communications. Schedule is 10–12 hours/day, 4–5 days/week; average 50 hours/week, occasionally 55–65 hours. Approximately 30% of time is office-based (communication, metrics review, computer use); 70% is spent in manufacturing environments walking, observing, inspecting, troubleshooting and assisting. Fast-paced, production-oriented atmosphere requiring quick decisions across multiple priorities. Hazard exposures include noise, sparks and forklift traffic; all required PPE aligns with hourly workers. Must wear safety-toe footwear and supply/maintain personal repair and troubleshooting tools.