Supervisor - Maintenance III

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor Location: Redford, MI-Onsite Travel: N/A Job Type: Full Time, Contract, W2 Expected hours per week: 40 + up to 16 hours of OT on weekends Schedule: 3:00pm-11:00pm Pay: $34.00-$36.00/hr Job Description We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead skilled trades employees in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating equipment repairs, responding to production downtime, overseeing preventive maintenance, and ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has previous experience as a skilled tradesperson or maintenance technician before moving into maintenance leadership, allowing them to effectively coach technicians and provide guidance when troubleshooting equipment issues. What You'll Do Supervise skilled trades employees responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs.Respond to production escalations involving equipment downtime and dispatch the appropriate skilled trades employees.Escalate complex equipment issues to Engineering when additional technical support is required.Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance activities.Coach and provide technical guidance to skilled trades employees.Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, quality, and efficiency.Process and close maintenance work orders within the company's internal system.Track and report labor hours associated with maintenance and repair work.Manage employee timecards and required documentation.Coordinate mandatory employee training and maintain training compliance.Work independently during the afternoon shift with limited direct supervision. What We're Looking For Previous maintenance supervisor/maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.Prior hands-on experience as a skilled tradesperson or maintenance technician strongly preferred.Automotive manufacturing experience.UAW/union workforce experience.Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting knowledge.Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, tools, repair, and preventive maintenance.Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to independently prioritize maintenance issues in a fast-paced plant environment.Willingness and availability to work significant overtime, including most weekends when required.Journeyman certification is preferred but not required.Hands-on mechanical hobbies or experience working with tools outside of work are a plus. Education & Experience Candidates Should Meet One Of The Following High School Diploma/GED + 8+ years of relevant experience, orBachelor's Degree + 3+ years of relevant experience. Why This Opportunity? This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys real-world, hands-on maintenance leadership and wants to stay close to the equipment and skilled trades teams. The hiring manager intends to invest significant time and training into the selected contractor, with a goal of potentially converting the position to a full-time opportunity at the end of the contract. Ideal candidate: A former maintenance technician, electrician, millwright, mechanic, or other skilled trades professional who has progressed into a Maintenance Supervisor position within an automotive/UAW manufacturing environment. *Important: This is not a production-supervisor-only position. Candidates should have direct maintenance leadership experience and be comfortable with the substantial weekend overtime requirements.* Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan. #INDOEM