MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DAYS

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance employees across multiple shifts, establishes work priorities, supports equipment reliability initiatives, and works closely with production, engineering, quality, and safety teams to minimize downtime and improve operational performance. The position is responsible for employee supervision, scheduling, training, performance management, and payroll administration while also performing troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance activities.

The Maintenance Supervisor is also responsible for developing the next generation of maintenance talent through coaching, training, cross-training, and succession planning initiatives.  This position plays a critical role in preserving technical knowledge, strengthening bench strength, and ensuring long-term maintenance team sustainability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership, Management & Accountabilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance team members across multiple shifts.
• Assign daily work activities and establish maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Lead with a safety-first mindset while monitoring work quality, productivity, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Address attendance, behavioral, and performance concerns in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training maintenance personnel.
• Maintain training records and ensure team members possess required certifications and qualifications.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Develop and maintain cross-training plans to ensure adequate maintenance coverage across all shifts and critical equipment areas. 
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.

Maintenance Operations

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support for manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Support thermoforming, extrusion, rotational molding, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Lead and participate in equipment repairs, installations, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to minimize production downtime.

Planning and Coordination

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Communicate maintenance priorities and project status to production leadership and management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Safety teams on equipment improvements and capital projects.
• Assist with maintenance planning, spare parts management, and inventory control.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Participate in safety investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
• Support lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and other regulatory compliance requirements.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Plastics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or lead maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability principles.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Effective leadership, communication, and employee development abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems, maintenance software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Regularly lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, temperature variations, and industrial conditions.
• Ability to safely access elevated work areas and confined spaces as required.

Work Environment

This position works primarily within a manufacturing facility and is expected to spend a significant portion of time on the production floor supporting maintenance activities. The Maintenance Supervisor may be required to work outside normal business hours, respond to urgent equipment issues, and provide support during scheduled shutdowns or major maintenance events.