Maintenance Supervisor 5

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of maintenance processes. This role oversees personnel, materials, and equipment while providing technical support to manufacturing teams to achieve operational goals related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support all safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and housekeeping requirements
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Supervise maintenance and construction projects, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget
• Plan and execute preventive and planned maintenance activities
• Support operational goals related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC)
• Review shift handoffs, downtime data, and performance metrics to drive improvements
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance personnel and frontline leaders (typically 10-15 team members)
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and labor agreements (where applicable)
• Maintain schedules, quality standards, and production support requirements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and improve performance
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Solid technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Experience working with CNC equipment, manufacturing systems, or production machinery preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and practices
• Basic math skills, including trigonometry
• Experience in data collection, reporting, and maintenance analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate across functions

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related technical field required
• Technical or skilled trades training preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, with leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments preferred

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing setting with hands-on leadership responsibilities
• High level of interaction with maintenance teams, production staff, and leadership
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and processes