The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities. This position supervises maintenance technicians, contractors and vendors, manages preventive and predictive maintenance programs, minimizes equipment downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to meet production and operational goals. This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance technicians and contractors.
- Schedule and assign maintenance work based on production requirements and business priorities.
- Ensure adequate staffing and coverage for all shifts as required.
- Promote employee development through skills training and performance management.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Maintenance Operations
- Direct daily maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and upgrades.
- Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Monitor equipment performance and reliability metrics to reduce downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system.
Equipment Reliability
- Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support root cause analysis investigations and reliability improvement projects.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams on equipment modifications and capital projects.
- Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and asset utilization.
Contractor & Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with external contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors to ensure quality, cost-effective maintenance support.
- Coordinate and oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, permits, and site-specific requirements.
- Review contractor work scopes, specifications, and service agreements to ensure alignment with operational needs and maintenance standards.
- Obtain and evaluate quotes, bids, and proposals for maintenance services, repairs, and capital projects.
- Monitor contractor and vendor performance, including quality of work, responsiveness, safety performance, and adherence to schedules.
- Approve completed work, verify service quality, and ensure proper documentation before processing invoices.
- Partner with vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify reliability improvements, and implement equipment upgrades.
- Participate in contractor safety orientations, audits, and performance reviews to maintain compliance and reduce operational risk.
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to control maintenance expenditures and support budget objectives.
MRO Inventory and Materials Management
- Manage the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) inventory program to ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support equipment reliability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
- Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, and issuance of maintenance materials and replacement parts.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and safe work practices.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Maintain compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
Planning & Budget Management
- Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets.
- Control maintenance labor, overtime, parts inventory, and contractor expenses.
- Coordinate procurement of replacement parts, equipment, and services.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure critical spare parts availability.
Continuous Improvement
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Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
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Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
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Support implementation of new technologies and maintenance best practices.
Documentation & Technical Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and specifications.
- Create and update documentation to support operational efficiency.
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Travel Requirements
- Travel is required for up to 25% and may include visits to other company facilities, projects, training events and cross-functional collaborations.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Experience with CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
- Working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding when carrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to create, read, and accurately interpret documents.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage situations involving multiple variables and changing priorities.
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable process improvements.
Physical Demands
- Perform movements such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while supporting manufacturing operations.
Work Environment
- The position is primarily office-based with regular involvement in the manufacturing plant. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) and all plant safety procedures must be followed while in production areas.
Important
- Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, at any time, with or without notice.
