Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and motivates a diverse maintenance team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, ensuring assets are maintained, environmental protection standards are upheld, and operations remain sustainable. This is a first-shift, hands-on role where you work alongside technicians, collaborate closely with production teams, and ensure maintenance issues are addressed safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner. You will oversee daily maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement, and support the plant in achieving uptime and reliability targets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and delegate day-to-day maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work hands-on with the maintenance team to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement effective countermeasures.
• Ensure accurate completion of work orders in the CMMS, capturing work details, labor hours, and parts used on a daily basis.
• Resolve maintenance issues promptly and recommend measures to improve machine and equipment performance and reliability.
• Develop and manage work schedules and assignments to ensure equipment is serviced within specified maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the maintenance and production teams to support continuous improvement, safe practices, and root cause analysis.
• Supervise and manage outside trades and contractors in accordance with contractor management guidelines.
• Audit repairs completed by staff and contractors to ensure quality, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Meet and exceed downtime targets by optimizing repair and maintenance activities on all equipment.
• Lead daily shift handoff meetings and ensure objectives, issues, and priorities are clearly communicated and addressed.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner and Operations to plan and execute tasks that minimize production interruptions.
• Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Ensure shop cleanliness and organization (5S) are maintained as a high priority for all crews.
• Draft and conduct regular performance reviews for maintenance team members.
• Proactively identify and address team performance concerns and support the effective resolution of conflicts.
• Monitor and manage shop tools, spare parts, and materials to ensure appropriate resources are available to expedite repairs.
• Support the development of a strong maintenance team through on-the-job training, course recommendations, and consistent coaching and mentoring.
• Participate in equipment reviews and design changes to improve maintainability and performance.
• Apply policies and practices in a fair and consistent manner across the team.
• Ensure the plant has 24/7 maintenance coverage and be available after hours for support when needed.
• Schedule, monitor, and approve maintenance team hours in the timekeeping system, ensuring timely approval for payroll processing.
• Participate actively in plant safety, health, and environmental programs and promote a strong safety culture.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures by educating, training, monitoring, and coaching the team.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures to improve operations, reduce operating costs, and increase utilization of labor and materials.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• At least 3+ years of experience in a lead hand, lead technician, or supervisory role.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for issuing and tracking work orders and scheduling preventive maintenance.
• Strong maintenance supervision and maintenance management experience in a heavy industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience in millwright or industrial maintenance work.
• Proficiency in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repairs.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform welding and general maintenance repair activities.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for production and process equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power components, welding, and PLCs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and production/productivity software.
• Familiarity with legislated requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and ability to ensure conformance.
• Strong commitment to safety and demonstrated experience participating in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Proven ability to effectively problem solve and independently make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures to improve operations and optimize resource utilization.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral, with the ability to educate, train, and coach team members.
• Prior lead or management experience overseeing maintenance technicians and coordinating with production teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization that invests in its people through comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a strong focus on wellness and work-life balance. Employees benefit from profit sharing, health and dental coverage, vision care, life and AD&D insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term disability, and a health spending account. The company supports your well-being with gym memberships, wellness programs, and an employee assistance program. You will have access to an education assistance program, internal growth and development opportunities, and regular social events that foster a collaborative and supportive culture. Safety is a core value, supported by allowances for safety shoes and glasses and a structured approach to health and safety programs.

Work Environment

This role is a first-shift position, typically Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The facility is non-climate-controlled, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions typical of a large industrial plant. The site is in the process of being brought back to full operation, offering the opportunity to help rebuild and optimize maintenance practices and equipment reliability. You will work with industrial machinery, electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, welding tools, and PLC-controlled systems, using a CMMS and production/productivity software as part of daily activities. The environment emphasizes safety, 5S shop organization, and collaboration between maintenance and production teams.

This is a Permanent position based out of Cherry Hill, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

they will lead the Maintenance dept lots of autonomy

This is a fully onsite position in Cherry Hill,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.