Maintenance Supervisor - Off Shift

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Spring Hill, TN

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of skilled maintenance professionals supporting a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for supervising mechanics and electricians within a body shop environment, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe and efficient production operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong maintenance background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance mechanics and electricians supporting automotive body shop operations.
• Drive safe work practices while maintaining compliance with quality and production standards.
• Coordinate daily startup meetings and communicate priorities to maintenance personnel.
• Provide hands-on support to production teams by responding to equipment issues and minimizing downtime.
• Oversee maintenance activities related to welding equipment, production systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Manage employee performance, scheduling, payroll, safety initiatives, and workforce development.
• Coordinate spare parts procurement and inventory needs to support uninterrupted operations.
• Partner closely with production, engineering, and fellow supervisors to improve equipment performance and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Present regular updates on departmental performance, improvement activities, and business objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 8 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting production equipment and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments and leadership levels.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including any shift, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Preferred

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of automotive body shop operations and welding processes.
• Understanding of quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with automated equipment and robotics.
• Familiarity with Fanuc robots.

What We're Looking For

• Strong maintenance and equipment troubleshooting expertise.
• Proven leadership experience managing hourly maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of automotive welding processes and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
• Opportunity to lead a highly visible maintenance team supporting vehicle production.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automated systems.
• Collaborative culture with strong interaction across production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)