MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Eugene, OR)

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: 10 North Garfield Street, Eugene, OR 97402
Payroll: Bi-Weekly

About the Role

The Maintenance Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment, machinery, building systems, and facility infrastructure. This position supervises Maintenance Technicians while actively participating in troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Supervisor works closely with the Plant Manager and Production Supervisors to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and maintain compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train, coach, and evaluate Maintenance Technicians while assigning and prioritizing daily work
• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and modify industrial electrical manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conduit, wiring, motors, control panels, PLCs, and production equipment
• Maintain facility infrastructure including roofs, plumbing, lighting, power distribution, drainage systems, and structural components
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform corrective repairs, and coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, relocations, and facility improvement projects
• Administer and monitor preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, maintenance inventory, and spare parts while ensuring adequate inventory levels for critical equipment; coordinate the purchase of maintenance supplies and contractor services
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with company standards
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), environmental requirements, and company safety policies while promoting safe work practices and maintaining housekeeping standards
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, plumbing, electrical, and general facility maintenance as needed
• Evaluate and approve maintenance purchases based on cost, quality, availability, delivery schedules, and operational needs
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel while identifying training needs and supporting employee growth
• Inspect, maintain, and coordinate repairs of forklifts and other mobile equipment
• Perform or coordinate maintenance and repair of company vehicles and mobile equipment
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper operation before returning equipment to production
• Investigate equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
• Respond to equipment emergencies and coordinate after-hours repairs when necessary
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, ladders, and other equipment necessary to perform maintenance, inspections, equipment installation, and facility repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical training or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with at least three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment used in industrial maintenance preferred
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience with welding, fabrication, plumbing, and facility maintenance preferred
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, planning, organizational, troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software, Microsoft Office, OSHA regulations, and other maintenance-related software
• Sufficient visual acuity to safely inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and operate maintenance equipment and machinery
• Must be 18 years of age
• Good attendance is an essential function of this position

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequent to continuous
• Sitting: Occasional to frequent
• Walking: Frequent to continuous
• Bending/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling: Frequent to continuous
• Gripping/manipulation: Frequent to continuous
• Lifting and Carrying: Up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis from floor to waist up to 25 feet
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, machinery, keyboards, controls, and testing equipment on a frequent basis

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, heat, dust, fumes, electrical hazards, welding operations, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and outdoor weather conditions. Work may require climbing ladders, working from elevated platforms, entering confined spaces (when properly trained), and working in varying temperatures. Overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, hard hat (designated areas), respiratory protection (when required), and other task-specific protective equipment. Compliance with all company safety policies is required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employer-provided Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave