Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Sumter, SC
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Status: Exempt

Position Overview

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor leads a team of technicians to ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of manufacturing equipment. This role supports preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts in a high-volume production environment.

Working closely with Operations and Engineering, this position ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety procedures (LOTO, confined space, hot work)

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance

• Support safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise Mechanical Technicians across multiple areas

• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities to support production

• Train, coach, and develop team members

• Support staffing, onboarding, and performance management

Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Improve uptime and equipment performance across all systems

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on equipment reliability

Technical Support

• Serve as escalation point for complex mechanical issues

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures (presses, grinding systems, etc.)

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment

CMMS & Inventory

• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance records

• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components

• Partner with procurement to manage parts and costs

• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical or related field

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing

• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Journeyman or skilled trade certification

• Experience in heavy industrial or high-speed manufacturing

• Experience with hydraulic, mechanical, and automated systems

Additional Details

• Travel: As needed

• Language: English required; German a plus

• Supervisory: Yes (technician team)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available on day one, including medical, dental, and vision.

Disclaimer

This job description may change based on business needs. Employment is at-will.