Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Toyo Tires Maintenance Team

Toyo Tires is seeking a talented and results-driven Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Maintenance Technicians and Team Leaders in a highly automated manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of maintenance systems while supporting production goals, equipment uptime, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience leading maintenance teams, and a passion for developing employees and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Team Leaders.
• Facilitate daily team meetings and communicate departmental priorities.
• Ensure team members receive training necessary to develop and improve technical skills.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching conversations, and employee development discussions.
• Partner with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and developing maintenance personnel.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues in a professional and timely manner.

Maintenance Operations

• Schedule personnel, equipment, materials, and support services to maximize efficiency and meet production requirements.
• Review work schedules and estimate manpower requirements to complete work assignments.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support production goals and equipment reliability.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed safely and efficiently.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Translate company objectives in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), 5S, Quality (ISO), and Production into actionable plans.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures while promoting a culture of accountability.
• Interpret company policies and ensure compliance among team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Communication & Collaboration

• Effectively communicate with team members, peers, production leadership, vendors, suppliers, and technical staff.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve equipment and operational issues.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree from an accredited technical school or two-year college, OR
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership responsibility in industrial maintenance and training, AND
• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience in a multi-craft industrial environment, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills

Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background with demonstrated experience in:

• Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC 500 and PLC-5)
• Mitsubishi PLCs
• ABB S3 and S4 Robotics
• AC and DC Servo Drives
• Inverter and DC Drive Systems
• Highly automated manufacturing equipment and robotics
• Industrial troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Preventive and corrective maintenance systems

Leadership Skills

• Team leadership and employee development
• Scheduling and manpower planning
• Performance management and coaching
• Conflict resolution and team building
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving

Additional Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why Toyo Tires?

At Toyo Tires, you'll have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled maintenance team supporting world-class manufacturing operations. We offer challenging work, advanced automation technologies, leadership development opportunities, and a culture committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.