Maintenance Supervisor

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to support manufacturing operations in Tonawanda, New York. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across the facility.

If you bring strong technical expertise, hands-on leadership experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, and performance, this role offers a stable opportunity within a high-demand industrial environment.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining long-range plans for maintenance improvement while providing technical support to manufacturing teams. This role ensures the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment to support SPQRC objectives and overall plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and actively support corporate safety policies, initiatives, and plant housekeeping standards
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, and implement immediate and long-term corrective actions
• Support plant objectives related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC)
• Supervise maintenance and construction-related projects across the facility
• Maintain production schedules and quality requirements
• Train, develop, and evaluate maintenance personnel
• Ensure compliance with Local and National Labor Agreements
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to resolve operational and technical issues
• Implement and manage planned and preventive maintenance activities
• Complete work assignments within budget, manpower, and timing constraints
• Partner with leadership to analyze operational challenges and drive solutions

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to work any assigned shift, including weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience supporting machine, assembly, and facility maintenance operations
• Proven ability to ensure a safe industrial work environment
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including trigonometry
• Experience supervising a multi-trade workforce
• Strong understanding of tooling, manufacturing processes, and assembly operations
• High analytical ability to resolve complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Lotus Notes or similar email communication platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred
• Skilled trades training or equivalent technical background required
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant maintenance or industrial experience

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm specializing in aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial staffing solutions. We partner with leading organizations nationwide to connect skilled professionals with long-term career opportunities.

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