Maintenance Supervisor - Blue Shift

Team Leader  |  Full-Time |  Production

Maintenance Supervisor - Blue Shift

Lead and direct maintenance operations within the assigned area to ensure equipment safety, quality, reliability, and production up time. Translate business objectives into clear direction, preventive and predictive maintenance execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

What does a Maintenance Supervisor do?

• Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members to achieve operational and professional growth objectives.

• Ensure adequate workforce planning, staffing, and resource allocation to meet maintenance and production requirements.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability.

• Drive execution of scheduled maintenance activities and coordinate corrective maintenance efforts to minimize downtime.

• Monitor equipment performance and reliability metrics, including MTBF, MTTR, and uptime, and implement action plans for improvement.

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to achieve operational, quality, and delivery targets.

• Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, environmental, and company standards.

• Provide employees with the tools, training, technical guidance, and support necessary for success.

• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct coaching sessions, performance evaluations, and development planning.

• Manage maintenance expenditures and support cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination and Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, work orders, and procedures, ensuring proper execution by maintenance personnel.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support maintenance objectives.

• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities and root cause investigations to eliminate recurring equipment failures.

• Drive employee engagement and accountability through effective communication, recognition, and team development.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Essential Functions: 

• Own maintenance performance for the assigned area, ensuring achievement of equipment reliability, uptime, maintenance compliance, and quality objectives.

• Coordinate maintenance activities across shifts to maintain continuity and ensure effective issue resolution.

• Make timely operational decisions regarding maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and escalation of critical issues.

• Lead safety compliance initiatives, including HSE requirements, permit processes, incident reporting, and corrective actions.

• Conduct routine audits and verify adherence to standard work, maintenance procedures, and operational standards.

• Build and maintain a highly skilled maintenance workforce through training, development, mentoring, and succession planning.

• Ensure all team members possess the qualifications and certifications required to safely perform assigned work.

• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.

• Facilitate structured problem-solving processes utilizing tools such as 5 Why, Kepner-Tregoe (KT), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).

• Participate in cross-functional operational meetings and drive execution of assigned actions.

• Ensure CMMS, ERP, MES, and maintenance records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company standards.

• Analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and improve asset performance.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional, site, and global teams to support business objectives.

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans and drive execution through completion.

• Utilize Microsoft Office, CMMS, ERP, and reporting tools to support decision-making and operational performance. 

What you will bring: 

• Associate degree in a technical discipline, or a certificate/diploma from an accredited trade school in a related field required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.

• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, renewable energy, or similar industrial environment.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience maintaining industrial processing or automated manufacturing equipment.

• Strong understanding of reliability-centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance methodologies.

• Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic environment while maintaining flexibility and adaptability.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong work ethic, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, ERP/MRP systems, and maintenance reporting tools.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, or heavy industrial maintenance practices. 

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to climb stairs and ladders required. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment and read computer screen generated information. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly work 12 hour shifts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment  

The work environment includes exposure to industrial manufacturing conditions such as moving machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, elevated noise levels, varying temperatures, dust, vibration, welding operations, fiberglass, epoxies, and chemicals used in manufacturing and maintenance processes. The position requires adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Compensation: $78,000-$98,000 + $6000 annual shift diferential

Shift: Blue Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday, 6pm-6:30am

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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