Job Description - Maintenance Supervisor
ABOUT TENNECO
At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values-radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win-or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Maintenance Supervisor is a key leadership position responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure in a 24-hour manufacturing environment. This role leads maintenance personnel, drives equipment reliability initiatives, oversees preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and supports continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing downtime, improving safety, and increasing operational performance.
The Maintenance Supervisor partners closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EH&S teams to support world-class manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in achieving plant objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
Work Environment
This position operates in both an office and manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor regularly works on the production floor supporting equipment, facilities, and maintenance activities, while also performing administrative, planning, scheduling, reporting, and employee management responsibilities in an office setting.
The role may involve exposure to heat, noise, dust, vibration, moving machinery, electrical systems, chemicals, and industrial equipment. Regular interaction with production, engineering, contractors, and leadership teams is required. The position may require occasional off-shift, weekend, and after-hours support to address equipment breakdowns and operational needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, coach, develop, and manage maintenance technicians and skilled trades personnel.
Direct and coordinate maintenance activities for plant equipment, production systems, building infrastructure, and grounds.
Continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
Establish maintenance priorities in partnership with Operations to ensure production requirements are met while minimizing downtime.
Manage department scheduling to ensure adequate maintenance coverage and support for all shifts.
Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automation systems.
Support and coordinate equipment installations, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
Collaborate with Engineering and machine builders on new equipment, rebuilt equipment, and process improvement initiatives, including design reviews and recommendations.
Oversee maintenance and operation of electrical switchgear, power distribution systems, boilers, air compressors, HVAC systems, cooling towers, sprinkler/fire protection systems, and other facility infrastructure.
Assist in locating, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment and facility breakdowns while ensuring proper documentation is completed.
Maintain an effective spare parts inventory and storeroom program to support operational requirements.
Monitor maintenance performance through key metrics including equipment uptime, downtime, MTTR, MTTF, PM completion rates, OEE, and maintenance costs.
Analyze equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce recurring issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.
Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives throughout the facility.
Conduct regular skills assessments of maintenance personnel, identify training needs, and develop technical training programs.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, workplace organization, and safety compliance.
Lead facility audits and support OSHA, OEPA, environmental, fire protection, insurance, and regulatory inspections.
Partner with the EH&S team to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, contractor safety requirements, and Tenneco standards.
Utilize CMMS and other maintenance management systems to plan, schedule, track, and document maintenance activities.
Provide leadership and guidance during after-hours maintenance emergencies and critical equipment failures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Associate degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred.
Experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning programs preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong leadership, employee development, coaching, and team-building skills.
Advanced troubleshooting experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of robotic welding systems, assembly robotics, and industrial automation equipment.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment.
Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems, motors, transformers, and AC/DC electrical theory
Experience with mechanical power presses, press control systems, lubrication systems, and press safety devices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
Knowledge of preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
Understanding of root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
Knowledge of OSHA, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space entry, hot work permits, boiler operations, fire protection systems, and contractor safety compliance requirements.
Ability to lead facility audits and regulatory inspections while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Strong organizational, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management software.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
Physical Demands
Frequent walking throughout the manufacturing facility and office areas.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, reach, and work around industrial machinery.
Ability to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely access equipment in production, utility, and outdoor areas.
Visual ability to inspect equipment, identify deficiencies, review technical documents, and work with computer applications.
Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations outside normal working hours.
We don't want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who's hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities