Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Execution

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• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians
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• Provide coaching, guidance, and prioritization support to maximize team effectiveness
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• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of maintenance personnel
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• Identify skill gaps and partner with leadership on team development and training
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• Lead execution of small to medium maintenance projects
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Planning & Reliability

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• Develop detailed job plans, maintenance schedules, and technician routes
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• Utilize CMMS to plan, track, and continuously improve work order management
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• Improve equipment uptime through optimized preventative maintenance (PM) programs
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• Collaborate with production scheduling to leverage downtime and changeovers effectively
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• Investigate and prioritize maintenance requests from cross-functional teams
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• Continuously enhance CMMS data accuracy and utilization
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• Support development of forward-looking maintenance strategies and TPM initiatives
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Safety & Compliance

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• Ensure all maintenance activities prioritize safety in planning and execution
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• Integrate safety protocols including LOTO, arc flash, hot work, and confined space requirements
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• Promote a strong safety culture across the maintenance team and plant floor
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Cost Control & Optimization

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• Drive cost efficiency through effective resource allocation
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• Minimize reliance on external contractors by maximizing internal capabilities
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• Collaborate with parts/inventory teams to optimize stocking levels
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• Determine cost-effective solutions while maintaining operational standards
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• Support budgeting activities with the Maintenance Manager
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Key Result Areas

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• Improved equipment uptime and reliability
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• Safe and compliant maintenance execution
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• Efficient use of labor, materials, and resources
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• Continuous improvement of maintenance planning systems and processes
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• Strong team performance and development
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Requirements:

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• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance
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• 3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in maintenance operations
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• Proven experience with CMMS systems
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• Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical and electrical systems
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• Experience planning and executing maintenance under safety protocols (LOTO, arc flash, etc.)
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
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• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
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• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across teams
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• Experience collaborating in cross-functional environments
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Preferred:

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• Degree or diploma in Industrial Maintenance or a related field
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• Experience in food manufacturing environments, including GMP and food safety standards
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