Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance SupervisorRidgeville, South Carolina, United StatesRedwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.Maintenance Supervisor The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Technicians who execute preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, and equipment improvement projects across our mechanical separation facility. Serving as the on-site maintenance leader, you will be expected to own crew performance, safety accountability, and the reliability of plant equipment while working closely with production, engineering, and EHS teams. You will be working in a startup culture.Responsibilities will include:Lead day-to-day maintenance operations including preventive maintenance execution, breakdown response, and equipment improvement projectsEnforce safety standards across the crew, including PPE compliance, lockout/tagout procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and job safety analysis completionPartner with the Production Supervisor to coordinate maintenance activities, communicate equipment status, and manage escalations during downtime eventsWork with the Maintenance Planner to ensure PMs are scheduled and completed on timeHold the crew accountable for complete and accurate work order documentation including notes, photos, parts used, and labor hoursConduct regular performance reviews and provide direct, constructive feedback; recognize achievement and address areas for improvementManage attendance, training compliance, and day-to-day performance for all direct reportsDevelop technicians technically and professionally to support their career growthFoster a positive and inclusive team culture built on accountability, collaboration, and safetyEfficiently allocate personnel and equipment to meet operational objectivesEffectively manage conflicts within the team using fair and diplomatic approachesDesired QualificationsMinimum 4 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environmentMinimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience managing maintenance techniciansStrong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems in an automated manufacturing environmentExperience with CMMS platforms for work order management, PM scheduling, and parts trackingSolid understanding of LOTO/OSHA requirements and permit-to-work systemsAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawingsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholdersProven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality resultsDemonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environmentThe position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.