Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities. This position supervises maintenance technicians, contractors and vendors, manages preventive and predictive maintenance programs, minimizes equipment downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to meet production and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Schedule and assign maintenance work based on production requirements and business priorities.
• Ensure adequate staffing and coverage for all shifts as required.
• Promote employee development through skills training and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and upgrades.
• Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability metrics to reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on equipment modifications and capital projects.
• Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and asset utilization.
• Manage relationships with external contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors to ensure quality, cost-effective maintenance support.
• Manage the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) inventory program to ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Experience with CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding when carrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to create, read, and accurately interpret documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage situations involving multiple variables and changing priorities.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable process improvements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position requires performing movements such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. The position is primarily office-based with regular involvement in the manufacturing plant, requiring close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus, as well as standing and walking for extended periods while supporting manufacturing operations.

Travel is required for up to 25% and may include visits to other company facilities, projects, training events, and cross-functional collaborations.