Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, schedule, plan, and direct the daily work of Maintenance Mechanics across operating shifts.
• Manage recruitment and staffing workflows: participate in interviewing, hiring, shift scheduling, vacation approvals, On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs, and weekly payroll reporting.
• Evaluate team performance, provide routine guidance, reward achievements, and handle performance management and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
• Foster team development through instruction, active coaching, and continuous improvement training.
• Oversee the plant's Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and maintain full operational data within the CMMS.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work order records, labor tracking, and spare parts inventory.
• Deliver real-time diagnostic support and root-cause problem analysis for complex equipment failures.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors for specialized equipment service, parts procurement, and contracted repairs.
• Aid engineering and plant leadership with the planning, layout, and installation of new or upgraded manufacturing machinery.
• Provide continuous operational status updates to the management team and escalate major mechanical challenges with actionable solution proposals.

Position Requirements

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on experience in a multi-craft industrial maintenance environment.
• Technical & Software Skills: Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Key Competencies: Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment maintenance principles; strong critical thinking, personnel management, time management, and complex problem-solving abilities; clear written and verbal communication skills for team instruction, management reporting, and vendor negotiations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Shift Flexibility: Exempt supervisory role requiring schedule adaptability to cover varied operational shifts, emergencies, and facility priorities.
• Work Conditions: Active involvement on the plant floor; environment subject to seasonal temperature variations (heat/cold).
• Physical Ability: Position involves standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Full vision and hearing capability required for plant safety.