Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Summary

"MS Companies is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting experience, along with supervisory experience in automotive or glass manufacturing. This role will lead a maintenance team, support equipment reliability and uptime, drive continuous improvement, and promote a strong safety culture. The position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance while developing and leading a skilled maintenance team."

Required Skills & Qualifications

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• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.
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• Supervisory experience in an automotive or glass manufacturing environment.
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• Strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting skills.
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• Knowledge of industrial plant utility systems, furnaces, and automated equipment.
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• Experience working in a union environment and knowledge of collective bargaining.
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• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles.
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Preferred Skills & Qualifications

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• Experience with float glass manufacturing operations.
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• Knowledge of glass manufacturing processes.
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• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
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• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Experience developing and training maintenance personnel.
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• Experience with industrial equipment including autoclaves, cutting tables, robotics, mills, lathes, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and fork trucks.
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• Basic computer skills.
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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• Lead maintenance activities across float line systems, autoclaves, furnaces, cutting tables, robotics, and other manufacturing equipment.
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• Ensure equipment uptime and product quality through preventive and corrective maintenance.
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• Analyze equipment performance and downtime to identify opportunities to improve OEE.
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• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for mechanical, electrical, PLC, and automated equipment issues.
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• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, contractors, and other departments.
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• Mentor and develop maintenance team members through training, coaching, and skill progression.
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• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and performance while supporting a collaborative union environment.
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• Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, audits, training, and incident investigation processes.
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Physical and Environment Requirements

" Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the job may include: standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 25–50 lbs depending on role, working around industrial manufacturing equipment, and other work that may be performed in a manufacturing environment. Ability to work beyond the traditional 40-hour workweek, including weekends and holidays, may be required based on workload and operational needs."

Company Benefits & Culture

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• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled maintenance team.
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• Direct impact on equipment reliability, safety, quality, and plant performance.
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• Collaborative manufacturing environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
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