Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Ready to lead the future of maintenance? A new opportunity is taking shape in Leola, and we're looking for a maintenance supervisor ready to make an impact from the ground up. As part of this exciting new operation, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team, support the startup of new equipment, and help establish the maintenance practices that will keep our operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems, developing people, and finding ways to make equipment and processes better!

What you'll do results:

• Lead and supervise maintenance operations to meet KPIs for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
• Spend approximately 75% of your time on the floor supporting the team, troubleshooting issues, and improving equipment performance
• Lead by example and promote a strong commitment to safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Lead maintenance activities associated with new equipment startup, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation
• Partner with production and maintenance planning teams to schedule proactive maintenance and minimize equipment downtime
• Analyze production schedules and prioritize repairs, maintenance, installations, and other work
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, audit processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Participate in root-cause analysis and implement effective solutions to recurring equipment issues
• Support the development, training, and performance of maintenance team members
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
• Help establish reliable maintenance processes and standards for a new manufacturing operation

What you bring competencies:

• Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a maintenance team
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, controls, and production equipment
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, maintenance planning, and other departments
• Commitment to safety, quality, GMP, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt and lead effectively in a new and evolving manufacturing environment

Experience & skills:

• Required: high school diploma or GED minimum three (3) years of maintenance and reliability experience minimum one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, including automation, robotics, and controls ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Preferred: prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment experience with plant production software, preferably SAP associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field experience supporting new equipment installation, commissioning, or manufacturing startup

Work schedule & travel:

• Initial schedule will be MondayFriday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm. As the operation ramps up and transitions to a 24/7 manufacturing environment, schedule flexibility will be required.
• Travel may be required to support equipment installation, startup activities, training, or collaboration with other Dart facilities.

Lead the team. Build the operation. Make an impact. This is an opportunity to take your maintenance leadership experience to the next level and help shape a brand-new operation. Bring your knowledge, leadership, and hands-on approach to Leola and help build a maintenance team and operation designed for long-term success.