Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance team to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment, machinery, and facilities. This role coordinates maintenance activities, manages personnel, and drives continuous improvement in equipment performance and uptime. This person reports to Maintenance Engineering Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise, train, and lead maintenance technicians and support staff
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily maintenance work (preventive, predictive, and corrective)
• Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Monitor and improve equipment reliability and overall plant performance
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory
• Coordinate with production and other departments to align maintenance schedules
• Manage spare parts inventory and control maintenance costs
• Assist in capital projects, equipment installations, and upgrades
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, TPM, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.

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

3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Geographic Location


Richmond, VA

Language Skills

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.

Ability to Reason

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Experience with troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment

Computer Skills

Knowledge and experience with: Manufacturing software/ERP, MS Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Math Skills

Ability to apply basic to intermediate mathematical concepts.


Working knowledge of measurements, tolerances, and conversions (standard and metric systems)

Certificates/Licenses

Valid driver's license required

OSHA 10/30 preferred

Maintenance-related certifications (electrical, mechanical, PLC) a plus

Other

Ability to react with urgency to achieve objectives and deadlines despite obstacles and time pressures.


Personal Characteristics

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

Gives and welcomes feedback.

Offers to help others to achieve common goals.

Drive

Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success.


Aims to do the right thing without being told.


Ethics

Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner.

React well under pressure and follow through on commitments.

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position.

Accepts responsibility for your own actions and asks for help when needed.

Safety

Observes safety and security procedures.

Use equipment and materials properly and as instructed.

Dependability

Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner.

Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently required to walk, climb, or maintain balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Construction Environment with Dust and Noise when working in the field.
• General Warehouse Environment, not temperature controlled
• Airports, airplanes, and other places that are associated with travelling domestically and/or internationally