Production Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Production Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Production Maintenance Supervisor with 3–5 years of maintenance leadership experience and a strong background in industrial manufacturing. The ideal candidate has successfully led maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment, possesses strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and understands how to drive equipment reliability, safety, and team performance.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise, coach, and support a team of Maintenance Technicians.

Assign daily maintenance priorities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Conduct shift meetings, communicate plant priorities, and provide direction to maintenance personnel.

Mentor technicians to improve troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance capabilities.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Assist with technician training, onboarding, performance management, and workforce development.

Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to support plant goals and equipment reliability.

Maintenance & Reliability

Coordinate corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.

Lead troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment issues.

Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.

Ensure maintenance work orders are properly managed and documented within CMMS systems.

Drive PM compliance and maintenance best practices throughout the facility.

Equipment & Systems Experience Preferred

Candidates should have experience supporting and troubleshooting equipment such as:

Manufacturing Equipment

Industrial conveyor systems

Blow molding equipment

High-speed production and packaging lines

Depalletizers and palletizers

Case packers and stretch wrappers

Material handling systems

Compressors and utility equipment

Mechanical Systems

Motors and gearboxes

Bearings and power transmission systems

Chains and sprockets

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Pumps and valves

Preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Electrical & Automation Systems

PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Three-phase electrical systems

Motor controls and starters

HMIs and industrial controls

Sensors, relays, and photo-eye systems

Automated manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma or GED.

5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

3–5 years of leadership experience in a Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor, or related maintenance management role.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting automated production equipment, industrial conveyor systems, and packaging operations.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.

Experience utilizing CMMS software for work order management and preventive maintenance tracking.

Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

Technical degree, apprenticeship, or industrial maintenance certification.

Experience in beverage, bottling, food processing, packaging, plastics, or other high-speed manufacturing environments.

Experience supporting blow mold equipment and automated packaging systems.

Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.