Maintenance Supervisor

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility. Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility. Maintenance Supervisor Position Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role provides daily leadership, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, develops team capability, drives continuous improvement, and partners with Operations, Engineering, HS&E, and Quality to maximize equipment uptime and support production goals. The Team Lead balances hands‑on technical expertise with people leadership, accountability, and execution of the Watlow Business System. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable a team of Maintenance Technicians. Plan and prioritize daily maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime. Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using CMMS. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures. Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and HS&E to improve equipment reliability and safety. Monitor maintenance KPIs including uptime, PM completion, MTTR, and work order backlog. Support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements. Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance documentation. Promote Watlow Values, leadership competencies, and continuous improvement. Leadership Responsibilities Conduct performance coaching, training, and development. Support staffing, onboarding, scheduling, and succession planning. Lead daily tier meetings and communicate priorities. Ensure compliance with Watlow policies. Qualifications Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience. 2+ years of leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and automation systems. Experience with CMMS and Lean/continuous improvement preferred. Physical Requirements Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and includes standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed, exposure to industrial noise and temperature variations, and occasional off-shift support. Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan Benefits The health, well‑being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits : Annual Incentive Program 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance Wellness incentives Employee Personal Assistance Program Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation Parental leave Tuition reimbursement We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Watlow