Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Ohio Location - Walbridge, OH 43465

Overview

Salary Range $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift First Education Level Equivalent Work Experience Travel Percentage Negligible Category Management

Description

Western States Envelope and Label Company brings over 115 years of experience to its clients, providing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging that meet and exceed expectations. Our machines can create envelopes from 1"x1" to 22"x27" in a variety of styles. Plus, we have over 150 million envelopes in inventory ready to ship immediately. Since opening for business in 1908, we have remained focused on our customers and employees. Goals, daily targets, invaluable employee input, and continuous improvement have made us one of the largest envelope companies in the United States!

Are you a skilled maintenance leader who thrives on solving mechanical and electrical challenges? As a Maintenance Supervisor at Western States, you will lead a dedicated team to maximize production uptime through proactive maintenance, swift troubleshooting, and emergency repairs. In this hands-on role, you'll balance team leadership with direct action—overseeing preventive maintenance programs while diving in to resolve complex system issues safely and efficiently.

What Makes Western States a Great Place to Work

• Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match.
• Work-life balance: 9 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy time with loved ones.
• Growth potential: Join a company with a long history and a commitment to employee development.
• Stability: Family-owned and going strong for over 115 years.

What Does My Workday Look Like in This Role?

• In conjunction with the Plant Manager, coordinates maintenance tasks and directs the maintenance team.
• Coaches, trains, and develops maintenance team members.
• Works to maintain and continuously update preventative maintenance and repair records.
• Provides corrective action to maintenance team members as needed.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and fabricates machinery in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules.
• Scopes and plans repair procedures, tools, and safety measures in advance of beginning a job.
• Fabricates parts and performs skilled fitting and alignment using precision measuring instruments for exacting technical measurements.
• Expedites repairs for unscheduled maintenance jobs using the most efficient and timely procedures.
• Works confidently from technical drawings, schematic specifications, and job layouts provided by the Supervisor.
• Identifies, sources, and orders replacement parts as needed.
• Safely perform specialized maintenance tasks, including but not limited to:
• Electrical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance, including PLCs and controllers.
• Welding and millwright work
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum mechanical troubleshooting
• Plumbing repair and installation
• Metalworking and woodworking duties
• Handles general structural repairs, including carpentry, painting, and occasional janitorial or facility upkeep tasks as required.
• Assist with the installation, assembly, movement, or disassembly of heavy plant machinery.
• Contribute to the general cleanliness, safety, and organization of the maintenance department and tooling areas.
• Perform all duties in a safe, ergonomically correct manner, adhering to all workplace safety guidelines (OSHA, LOTO, etc.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 Years of Maintenance Supervisory / Management Experience
• Maintenance/Mechanical experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Operating material handling equipment (Forklifts, Reach Trucks, etc.) is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Ability to identify and resolve mechanical and technical issues promptly. Gathers and analyzes operational data skillfully, develops alternative solutions, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strives to continuously build trade knowledge and skills; proactively shares technical expertise with team members.
• Responds promptly to internal departmental requests for service and assistance; meets project commitments.
• Listens effectively and seeks clarification when needed; responds well to questions. Writes clearly and informatively; possesses a strong analytical ability to read and interpret complex technical text and manuals.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; remains open to others' ideas and tries new troubleshooting methods. Gives and welcomes constructive feedback to support the team's collective success.

Essential Physical & Environmental Functions

• Stamina & Mobility: Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
• Weight Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
• Manual Dexterity: Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
• Range of Motion: Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
• Sensory/Vision: Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
• Work Environment: Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.