Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance SupervisorOur client, a large global manufacturer in Kansas City, KS, is seeking experienced Maintenance Supervisors to lead skilled maintenance teams and support equipment reliability in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands what it takes to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently while developing technicians, improving preventive maintenance programs, and reducing unplanned downtime. The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee day-to-day maintenance execution, troubleshooting, workforce performance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Two openings are available on 2nd and 3rd shift. Initial training will take place on 1st shift.Schedule: On-Site | 2nd or 3rd ShiftPay Rate: Up to $43.50/hourOvertime: Approximately 5 hours per weekStart Date: August 24, 2026Potential Extension: YesResponsibilities:Lead, coach, train, motivate, and evaluate maintenance technicians in a multi-shift manufacturing operation.Assign daily and weekly maintenance work while managing schedules, staffing priorities, and overtime.Establish clear priorities and ensure work orders are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and facility assets.Coordinate preventive, corrective, emergency, planned, and seasonal maintenance activities while minimizing production disruptions.Oversee troubleshooting and repairs involving mechanical, electrical, controls, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.Provide technical guidance and hands-on troubleshooting support for complex equipment issues when needed.Lead root-cause analysis and breakdown elimination efforts using methodologies such as 5 Whys and A3 problem solving.Implement sustainable corrective actions designed to prevent repeat equipment failures.Improve equipment reliability, uptime, maintenance labor utilization, and other key maintenance performance indicators.Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, repair documentation, labor reporting, audits, and shift activity within the site's CMMS.Monitor maintenance performance data and identify opportunities for improved asset reliability and work execution.Enforce workplace safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and GMP practices.Conduct equipment, facility, safety, and process inspections to identify potential hazards and reliability concerns.Promote proper PPE usage and reinforce established safety procedures throughout maintenance operations.Coordinate contractors and outside vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site requirements.Support maintenance budget objectives, cost-control initiatives, and appropriate spare-parts utilization.Partner closely with Production, Operations, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Sanitation, and site leadership.Support Lean Manufacturing, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.Develop the technical capabilities and professional growth of maintenance team members.Perform additional maintenance leadership responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required.Minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial automation systems.Titles Encouraged to Apply:Maintenance SupervisorMaintenance ManagerMaintenance Team LeadReliability SupervisorMaintenance Planner/SchedulerThis opportunity is well suited for a maintenance leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing skilled technicians, solving equipment problems, and improving manufacturing reliability. If you have experience leading industrial maintenance teams and are ready to take ownership of equipment performance in a fast-moving production environment, we encourage you to apply.Hiring Process:After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review your background. Candidates whose experience aligns with the position will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.