Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Viking Packaging is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, managing parts inventory and outside contractors, and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Working closely with the Plant Manager, Manager of Operational Excellence, IT, and the Safety Team, the Maintenance Supervisor will help strengthen equipment reliability, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure our facilities and machinery remain in optimal operating condition.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring maintenance activities follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and applicable machine-safety requirements. Partner with the Safety Team to identify hazards, address equipment-related risks, implement corrective actions, and recommend improvements that protect employees and maintain a safe working environment.

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of four Maintenance Mechanics. Insure the safety of the team Assign daily work, establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing. Monitor equipment performance and maintenance records to identify developing issues and prevent unplanned downtime.

Equipment Reliability & Lifecycle Planning: Track equipment wear, component condition, repair history, recurring failures, and maintenance costs. Evaluate repair-versus-replacement options based on equipment condition, expected service life, cost, reliability, and production impact. Provide recommendations to the Plant Manager to support maintenance planning and future capital investments.

Parts & Inventory Management: Maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance parts, components, and supplies. Monitor usage, anticipate upcoming needs, and coordinate purchasing to ensure critical items are available.

Vendor & Contractor Management: Coordinate and oversee outside vendors performing machinery repairs, equipment installations, and building maintenance. Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to company standards.

Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep and repair of manufacturing equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure. Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to production.

Continuous Improvement: Partner with the Manager of Operational Excellence and IT on 5S, Lean Six Sigma, equipment reliability, and process improvement projects that improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Communication & Reporting: Keep the Plant Manager informed of equipment issues, maintenance priorities, significant repairs, recurring problems, and recommended improvements. Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment-related concerns to production leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising, leading, or coordinating a maintenance team. Strong mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair skills; electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic experience preferred. Experience scheduling preventive maintenance and coordinating equipment inspections and repairs. Ability to analyze equipment wear, recurring failures, and maintenance costs to recommend repair or replacement. Experience managing maintenance inventory, purchasing parts, and coordinating outside contractors. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles. Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. High school diploma or GED required; technical training or relevant certifications preferred. Corrugated packaging, converting, or related manufacturing experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and access manufacturing equipment and facility areas as needed. Must be able to lift and carry maintenance parts, tools, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, varying temperatures, and other typical industrial conditions while following all required safety procedures.

What We're Looking For: A proactive, organized, and hands-on leader who can balance immediate maintenance needs with long-term equipment reliability. The ideal candidate takes ownership of team performance, anticipates equipment problems before they result in costly downtime, and makes sound decisions about maintenance spending and equipment replacement. This individual will work collaboratively across departments to promote safety, improve equipment performance, control costs, and keep Viking's manufacturing operations running efficiently.

Pay & Benefits

We invest in our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual Salary of $72,000 to $86,000 depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Semiannual Profit Sharing
• Paid training and professional development through the Council of Industry

Company Profile

Viking Packaging has specialized in the manufacturing of corrugated packaging and providing logistical solutions to its clients, for the past 53 years. Viking is a 3rd generation family run business that continues to experience growth and improvement. Viking now serves a wide range of industries by delivering a high-quality product because they know packaging is fundamental to the operation of their customers.

Join Viking Packaging and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in the packaging industry. We are well positioned with building expansion, new equipment, and experienced support staff to support sales growth. If you have the skills, experience, and drive, we'd love to hear from you.

Viking Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.