Maintenance Supervisor

Join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor, where you'll lead a skilled technical team dedicated to keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for someone who loves problem-solving, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment. 

Make an impact – your leadership directly influences efficiency and team success.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members who are passionate about excellence.
• Supervise and provide oversight over work processes in technical areas. Create personalized development plans to help your team grow their technical skills.
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks while providing effective decision support to the team.
• Build a learning environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Operations & Technical Management

• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Develop weekly work schedules and coordinate technical activities across departments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical and electrical systems, automation, mechanical equipment, fluid power, and industrial networks.
• Ensure your team has the right tools, resources, and support to succeed.
• Implement efficient work procedures and best practices.

Strategic Impact

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from frontline support teams.
• Research and recommend new technologies, processes, and equipment to keep us competitive.
• Partner with plant management on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Champion Research & Development activities and innovation projects.
• Lead change management efforts with confidence and clarity.

Additional

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Fundamental expertise in mechanical, electro-mechanical, instrumentation, and automation systems, or other related technical skills and abilities.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (work orders, preventative maintenance, scheduling).
• Knowledge of millwright, machinist, or engineering principles is a plus.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software applications.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Critical thinker - who can solve complex problems quickly.
• Strong communicator - who can connect with everyone from technicians to executives.
• Leader - who motivates by example and provides constructive feedback.
• Highly organized - with excellent project management abilities.
• Adaptable and resilient - in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Team builder - who is approachable, diplomatic, and collaborative.
• Results-driven - with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Conflict resolver - who keeps projects moving forward.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
• This position requires standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Experience:  3+ years of experience in industrial plant maintenance. Strong background in mechanical repairs.  Electrical systems, and automation experience highly desirable. Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial networks and automated systems a plus. Proven supervisory or team leadership experience required.

Education:  Associate degree in industrial maintenance, electro-mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, or related technical field preferred. Relevant military technical training welcomed. Equivalent practical experience may substitute for formal education.
Department:   Maintenance.