Maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, safe work practices, and efficient workflow. This role leads and supports a team of maintenance technicians while coordinating closely with production, engineering, and safety teams. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in both preventive and reactive maintenance initiatives to support organizational goals and minimize downtime.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Assign daily work orders, monitor progress, and ensure tasks are completed to standard.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support the achievement of immediate and short-term maintenance objectives.

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Assign, track, and follow up on work orders to ensure repairs are completed effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including work orders, PMs, and repairs.
• Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; coordinate purchasing as needed.
• Ensure proper use, care, and organization of tools, equipment, and maintenance shop areas.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to LOTO, PPE, and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct safety checks and equipment audits throughout the day.
• Perform or oversee lockout/tagout certifications on equipment.
• Participate in safety audits and walk-throughs.
• Ensure facility and equipment maintenance meet regulatory and company standards.

Planning & Coordination

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance leadership to prioritize maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.

• Ensure maintenance technicians complete all required documentation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic computer proficiency.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills.