Maintenance Supervisor

JOB TITLE: Maintenance SupervisorLOCATION NAME: El Paso, TexasCOUNTRY: USABUSINESS UNIT: Systems ProtectionREPORTS TO: Engineering ManagerMATRIX TO: Plant ManagerDIRECT REPORTS: Maintenance Technicians, Tool Crib Attendants, FacilitiesFUNCTION: OPERATIONSSUMMARY: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance, tool crib, facilities, and spare parts support activities to ensure safe, dependable, and efficient plant operations. This role supervises technical personnel, drives preventive and corrective maintenance execution, supports tooling and equipment reliability, and oversees maintenance spare parts inventory, contractor services, and tool crib operations. The position partners closely with production and engineering to reduce downtime, improve service levels, support capital projects, and strengthen workplace organization and continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead and assign activities of technical personnel across mechanical, electrical, facilities, tooling, and maintenance support functions, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and TPM executionSupervise daily activities of maintenance technicians, tool crib attendants, and facilities support to ensure department goals and service expectations are achievedCoordinate and execute preventive maintenance procedures for manufacturing equipmentMonitor equipment performance across production areas and provide technical support as needed to reduce downtime and restore operation quicklyFollow up on maintenance work order priorities, with strong focus on urgent and emergency ordersSupport equipment installation, operator training, and product validation runsDrive projects to reduce cost through downtime reduction, energy savings, improved maintenance effectiveness, and service improvementsCoach and mentor maintenance, tool room, and support associates to strengthen capability and prepare employees for the next levelSupport implementation of capital projects related to tooling, facilities, and equipment maintenance, providing practical input aligned with plant and business goalsLead maintenance tool crib operations, including coordination of tool crib attendants and support for building maintenance, tooling technicians, and engineering maintenance techniciansTrack daily tooling status, building maintenance issues, and inventory accuracy for maintenance spare parts and crib-controlled itemsEnsure compliance with tool crib rules, inventory processes, and workplace organization standardsCoordinate tool crib coverage based on business needsOversee maintenance spare parts inventory, including establishing min/max levels based on usage and lead timesObtain quotes for maintenance parts, equipment support items, and contracted servicesCreate requisitions for parts and outside services and track deliveries, lead times, and back ordersTrack completion and service quality of outside contractors such as HVAC, air compressors, RO systems, and similar support servicesTrain tool crib attendants and other relevant personnel on inventory system processes, standard work, and support expectationsPromote daily 5S activities, workplace organization, and continuous improvement across maintenance and support areasProvide responsive support to production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments requesting serviceFollow lockout/tagout and all other applicable safety proceduresPerform other duties as assigned by managementEDUCATION:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, or a degree in related filed is required.EXPERIENCE:COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum5 years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering position, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Strong Mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, PLC and machine shop experience required.Previous supervisory or team leader experience preferred.Experience in the operation of personal computers required.Must have excellent organizational skills with a proven history.Must be able to use correct mechanical/electrical terminology.Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnelMust be familiar with preventive maintenance computer programs.Must be able to manage employees in a pressure work environmentBilingual English/Spanish preferred.Experience in environmental, health and safety preferredMust have knowledge and experience in OSHA and Lock-out / Tag-out programs and/or guidelines.Ability to operate a lift truckORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Adhere to the policy and practice of refusing to tolerate or allow behavior defined by Tenneco as unsafe.Comply with Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations. Understand and adhere to the EHS Cardinal Rules.Must be able to understand what hazards are associated with their position and how to minimize them. All accidents/injuries/near misses no matter how slight must be reported to any member of management, and/or Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will follow escalation process. Align with Tenneco Values:Radical CandorOrganizational VelocitySimplificationTenacious ExecutionWinEach employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Code of Conduct.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Tenneco’s policies, procedures, and practices.Adheres and is compliant to the policies and procedures for IATF16949/AS9100 and other quality standards.