Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

Portland, Oregon, United States

Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor to support a high-volume, 24/7 production environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in process, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance, combined with proven experience leading unionized teams.

You will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, line efficiency, and operational excellence, while developing technical talent and improving equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

People & Labor Management

• Lead and manage Safety, Quality, and Line Efficiency for the assigned shift
• Facilitate and lead the Daily Maintenance Meeting System
• Execute maintenance and repair plans while developing team capabilities
• Support recruitment and interviewing of mechanics and maintenance staff
• Manage union relationships, resolving issues professionally and collaboratively
• Build team capability by coaching Shift Leads and technicians
• Ensure GMP compliance across tooling, workshops, and maintenance activities
• Lead talent development for Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technicians

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) improvement initiatives
• Act as lead decision-maker during unplanned downtime to safely restore production
• Document learnings and provide post-intervention feedback
• Drive execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs (planned and unplanned)
• Provide timely PM feedback to update plans in SAP
• Prioritize PMs tied to Safety and Quality
• Support breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ensure line readiness and on-time start-up based on production priorities

Operational Excellence

• Optimize cost-effective Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) strategies
• Improve equipment reliability and performance using lean manufacturing principles
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, training standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support a continuous improvement culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience in maintenance, engineering, or production within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with unionized employees
• Strong background in Preventive Maintenance and equipment reliability
• Experience leading machine technicians, electricians, and engineers
• Proven ability to lead teams in a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus Eligible: Yes (performance-based, with opportunity for overachievement)
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Wellness and family support programs
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid holidays, vacation, and leave programs

Additional Information

Visa Sponsorship: Not available