Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Ameristar Perimeter Security, the world's leading manufacturer of ornamental steel fence, gates, and perimeter security products, is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Supervisor to join our fast-paced manufacturing team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This critical leadership role will report directly to the Production Manager and will be responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians to ensure maximum uptime, equipment reliability, and safety across multiple production lines. You will play a key role in supporting high-volume steel fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly operations by minimizing downtime, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining a culture of proactive maintenance and safety excellence.

What you will be doing:

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 812 maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for a wide range of industrial equipment (CNC machines, robotic welders, powder coating lines, conveyor systems, hydraulic presses, forklifts, etc.).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions for equipment failures, using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Partner closely with Production Manager and other department leaders to prioritize work orders, minimize production interruptions, and meet aggressive OEE targets.
• Manage the CMMS system (work order creation, parts inventory, PM scheduling, and reporting).
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, ANSI, and internal safety standards; lead safety audits and training for the maintenance team.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through improved spare parts management, vendor negotiations, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Develop and implement training programs to upskill technicians on new equipment, PLC troubleshooting, and advanced maintenance techniques.
• Participate in capital equipment projects, including installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Prepare and present maintenance KPI reports (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, etc.) to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork within the maintenance department.

The skills and experience you need:

• Experience Minimum 57 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (steel fabrication, welding, or metal processing strongly preferred).
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
• Technical Skills Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and welding equipment.
• Proficiency with CMMS software Experience with predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) is a plus.
• Leadership & Soft Skills Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a technical team in a high-pressure, 24/7 production environment.

This role is located in Tulsa, OK. ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran