Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description Job Description Position Overview A leading manufacturing facility in La Vergne is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, managing preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime, and supporting plant productivity goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, CMMS systems, and leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead daily maintenance activities to support plant safety, quality, and production goals * Drive equipment reliability and uptime improvements using data-driven decision-making * Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures * Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies * Manage and optimize the CMMS system, including preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset records, and maintenance planning * Monitor maintenance KPIs including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) * Manage spare parts inventory and establish critical spare parts strategies * Control maintenance spending and support cost reduction initiatives * Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing teams * Oversee repairs, upgrades, installations, and modifications of production equipment and facility systems * Promote and maintain 5S standards throughout maintenance areas * Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements * Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records * Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field * 3-7 years of experience in maintenance leadership, reliability engineering, or manufacturing operations * Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems * Experience using SAP PM or other CMMS maintenance management systems * Experience with root cause analysis tools such as: * * 5 Why Analysis * Fishbone Diagrams * FMEA * Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs * Strong understanding of maintenance budgeting, cost control, and inventory management * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills * Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments * Knowledge of OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations Preferred: * Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment * Experience driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives * Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is a plus Skills * Maintenance Leadership * Reliability Engineering * Preventive & Predictive Maintenance * SAP PM / CMMS Systems * Root Cause Analysis (RCA) * Equipment Reliability & Uptime Improvement * Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems * Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting * Spare Parts Management * Budget Management * Continuous Improvement * 5S & Lean Manufacturing * Safety & Regulatory Compliance Why Apply? This opportunity offers the chance to lead maintenance operations at a growing manufacturing facility while making a direct impact on equipment performance, reliability, safety, and operational excellence. Ideal for a maintenance professional looking to take the next step in leadership while working on complex industrial equipment and systems.