Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Berks County, PA

Pay Rate: $80,000-$100,000 (starting range, based on experience)

Shift: 9:00am-5:30pm typical shift but must be flexible pending production needs and maintenance priorities

• Supervises, schedules, and manages a team of maintenance mechanics and

technicians across assigned shift(s).

• Diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and

pneumatic equipment issues.

• Develops and manages preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce

unplanned downtime.

• Leads root cause analysis on equipment failures and implements corrective

actions.

• Plans and manages maintenance-related capital and improvement projects,

including budgeting, timelines, and contractor coordination.

• Maintains inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment; manages vendor

relationships and purchasing.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and

regulatory standards.

• Conducts performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and training and

development for maintenance staff.

• Partners with Production, Engineering, and EHS teams to prioritize work orders

and support production goals.

• Maintains accurate maintenance records, work order logs, and equipment

history using a CMMS.

• Participates in emergency and off-hours call outs as needed.

• Enforces plant safety programs, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school certification preferred.

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 2+ years of supervisory and/or experience leading a team of 7-10 people.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and

PLC-controlled systems.

• Demonstrated project management experience

(planning, budgeting, execution).

• Experience with CMMS software and Microsoft Office.

• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

• Understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and

moving machinery.

• Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours and on-call

emergency response.

Technical / Mechanica l

• Troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical systems

(conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings).

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.

• Basic-to-intermediate electrical troubleshooting

(motor controls, relays, sensors).

• PLC familiarity (ability to read and interpret programs).

• Welding and fabrication basics.

• Blueprint, schematic, and technical drawing reading.

• Precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

• Preventive maintenance (PM) program development and execution.

• Root cause analysis and failure analysis methodology.

• Equipment installation and rebuild experience.

• Facility systems knowledge (HVAC, compressed air, boilers).

Leadership / Supervisory

• Team scheduling and shift coverage planning.

• Performance management (reviews, coaching, disciplinary process).

• Conflict resolution.

• Delegation and workload balancing.

• Training and mentoring less experienced mechanics.

• Cross-shift communication and hand-off consistency.

• Sound decision-making under pressure

(emergency breakdowns, production-down situations).

Project Management

• Planning and scoping capital improvement projects.

• Budget management and cost tracking.

• Vendor and contractor coordination and oversight.

• Timeline development and milestone tracking.

• Parts and inventory forecasting and procurement.

• Risk assessment for planned downtime and shutdowns.

Safety & Compliance

• OSHA general industry regulation knowledge.

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program enforcement.

• Confined space, fall protection, and other applicable safety protocols.

• Incident investigation and reporting.

• EPA and environmental compliance awareness

(waste disposal, chemical handling).

Administrative / Systems

• CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) proficiency.

• Work order management and prioritization.

• Microsoft Office (Excel for tracking and reporting, Outlook for communication).

• Basic reporting and KPI tracking

(downtime %, PM completion rate, MTTR/MTBF).

• Documentation and record-keeping accuracy.

Soft Skills

• Verbal and written communication across all levels.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking.

• Adaptability in a fast-changing production environment.

• Time management.

• Integrity and accountability.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance,

Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• Journeyman certification (electrical or mechanical).

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM programs.

• Welding and fabrication experience.

• Forklift certification.

• Competitive pay, with ample opportunities for overtime.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans.

• Additional optional insurance plans, including pet, disability, and life plans.

• 401(k) and additional retirement savings plans.

• Paid time off.

• Stable, full-time employment with opportunities for advancement.