Maintenance Supervisor
Position Summary:
In this role you will oversee a team of skilled maintenance professionals responsible for servicing and repairing production machinery, including executing scheduled preventive maintenance, within a designated manufacturing facility. Deliver high-quality, customer-oriented support by working closely with department leaders and operators to ensure safe, efficient production while reducing downtime and operational costs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians across shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective equipment upkeep.
- Coordinate and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Review, assign, and track maintenance work orders, ensuring timely communication and resolution of issues.
- Promote safety compliance, continuous improvement, and Lean/5S practices throughout the department.
- Develop team capabilities through training, coaching, and performance management to meet evolving technical demands.
- Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities using digital tools and systems.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership responsibilities; packaging industry experience is a plus.
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills with experience in industrial equipment maintenance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance software; ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
- High school diploma required; associate degree or technical certifications preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced production setting.
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