Maintenance Supervisor
WITRON Group · Newport, MI · 1 mo ago
Management$70k–$85k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily maintenance activities are completed through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to electromechanical technicians and collaborate with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to ensure system up-time.
Responsibilities
- Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues a Safety-First mindset
- Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
- Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
- Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
- Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
- Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
- Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
- Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
- Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
- Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
- Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
- Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
- Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of Electro-Mechanical technicians
- Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
- Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
- Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines
Requirements
- High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
- Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
- Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work at heights of 80-100 feet
- Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to -15 degrees
- Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment necessary to do the job
- Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift
- Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD plans
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions and a profit-sharing program
- Generous paid time off policy, company-paid holidays, and special leave days related to certain life events
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunity to participate in WITRON bonus program once eligible
- Brand name work apparel and professional tools provided
- Added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones
Pay
Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000