Maintenance Supervisor – 1st Shift

The Maintenance Supervisor will combine hands-on technical troubleshooting with team leadership , working closely with Production and Management to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support overall manufacturing efficiency. This position is responsible for leading maintenance personnel, coordinating repair activities, troubleshooting industrial equipment, and ensuring production machinery remains safe, reliable, and operational.

Maintenance Supervisor – 1st Shift

Pay:DOE – Based on Experience
Location:Tulsa, OK
Shift:6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Job Order #:153013

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a manufacturing opportunity in the Tulsa area. This position is responsible for leading maintenance personnel, coordinating repair activities, troubleshooting industrial equipment, and ensuring production machinery remains safe, reliable, and operational.

The Maintenance Supervisor will combine hands-on technical troubleshooting with team leadership, working closely with Production and Management to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support overall manufacturing efficiency.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of maintenance supervision or related experience with strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of maintenance supervision or related experience required
• Previous maintenance leadership experience
• Industrial equipment troubleshooting and repair experience
• Strong electrical systems knowledge
• Strong hydraulic systems knowledge
• Strong pneumatic systems knowledge
• Ability to diagnose machinery and equipment failures
• Previous employee training and development experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance priorities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with Production and Management
• High school diploma or GED required
• Some college coursework preferred
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance operations
• Lead and support maintenance personnel
• Assign and coordinate maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot production equipment and machinery
• Assist employees with complex equipment repairs
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair when needed
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Design and modify equipment as required
• Assist with installation of equipment and machinery
• Establish maintenance procedures
• Adjust maintenance procedures based on production needs
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency
• Recommend process and equipment improvements
• Implement approved maintenance improvements
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production
• Communicate equipment status with Management
• Help minimize equipment downtime
• Train and develop maintenance employees
• Maintain facility equipment and machinery
• Support maintenance of facility grounds
• Follow all company safety procedures
• Perform additional supervisory and maintenance duties as assigned  

Maintenance Leadership

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for providing day-to-day direction to maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assigning maintenance priorities
• Coordinating repair activities
• Monitoring completion of maintenance work
• Providing technical assistance
• Training employees
• Developing maintenance skills within the team
• Reinforcing safety procedures
• Maintaining employee accountability
• Communicating priorities and expectations
• Helping ensure maintenance work supports production requirements  

Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair

Candidates must have the technical knowledge necessary to troubleshoot industrial equipment involving:

• Electrical systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Mechanical components
• Production machinery
• Facility equipment  

The Maintenance Supervisor should be comfortable diagnosing equipment problems, determining appropriate repair strategies, and assisting maintenance personnel with repairs when necessary.

Equipment Design, Modification & Installation

Responsibilities may include:

• Designing equipment improvements
• Modifying existing machinery
• Supporting equipment upgrades
• Installing new equipment
• Coordinating machinery modifications
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance
• Working with Production to ensure modifications support operational needs  

Maintenance Procedures & Process Improvement

The Maintenance Supervisor will help establish and improve maintenance procedures designed to support production goals.

Responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing existing maintenance practices
• Establishing maintenance procedures
• Adjusting procedures based on equipment needs
• Identifying recurring equipment problems
• Recommending corrective improvements
• Implementing approved process changes
• Improving equipment reliability
• Reducing unnecessary downtime
• Increasing maintenance efficiency and productivity  

Production & Management Coordination

The Maintenance Supervisor will work closely with other departments to:

• Coordinate equipment downtime
• Prioritize production-critical repairs
• Communicate machinery status
• Plan maintenance activities around production needs
• Address recurring equipment problems
• Implement equipment improvements
• Support production goals
• Maintain effective communication between Maintenance, Production, and Management  

Employee Training & Development

Candidates should have previous experience:

• Training maintenance employees
• Providing technical guidance
• Coaching employees through troubleshooting processes
• Developing employee skills
• Reinforcing maintenance procedures
• Communicating safety expectations
• Helping employees improve repair efficiency and technical knowledge  

Facility Maintenance

In addition to production machinery, this position may support maintenance of:

• Facility equipment
• Building systems
• Production areas
• Grounds
• Other applicable plant infrastructure  

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance Supervisor experience
• Industrial Maintenance Lead experience
• Manufacturing maintenance experience
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Hydraulic troubleshooting experience
• Pneumatic troubleshooting experience
• Equipment installation experience
• Equipment modification experience
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Maintenance process-improvement experience
• Employee training experience
• Cross-department leadership experience
• Some college coursework  

Key Skills for Success

• Maintenance leadership
• Industrial troubleshooting
• Electrical systems
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Mechanical repair
• Equipment reliability
• Employee training
• Process improvement
• Organization
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Cross-functional teamwork  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout an industrial facility
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as maintenance activities require
• Manual dexterity required for tools and equipment repairs
• Ability to safely work around industrial machinery and production equipment
• Comfortable performing hands-on maintenance work when necessary
• Ability to safely use applicable hand and power tools
• Ability to wear all required PPE  

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and maintenance environment
• Regular work around production machinery, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Combination of hands-on technical work and maintenance leadership
• Consistent 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM first-shift schedule
• Frequent coordination with Maintenance, Production, and Management personnel
• Strong emphasis on safety, equipment reliability, leadership, productivity, and continuous improvement  

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Consistent first-shift schedule
• Full benefits package available through the employer
• Growth opportunities
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Lead and develop a maintenance team
• Utilize electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical expertise
• Directly influence equipment reliability and production efficiency
• Opportunity to design, modify, and improve manufacturing equipment and maintenance processes  

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #153013.

Apply online or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM