Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the maintenance department at our ferrous recycling facility. This role is responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing the maintenance team; coordinating maintenance projects; troubleshooting equipment issues; and ensuring safety and operational standards are met. The Night Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce company, safety, and environmental policies.
• Supervise and manage the maintenance team, including work assignments, productivity, scheduling, attendance, performance, discipline, and hours worked.
• Under the direction of the Operations Manager, schedule and communicate maintenance projects and priorities with the maintenance team, shredder day crew, and management.
• Ensure the production plant is in a ready-to-run state at the end of the maintenance shift.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues with industrial equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and manage spare parts, tools, maintenance records, confined-space permits, mobile equipment documentation, and injury reports.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records in the payroll system.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in support equipment and critical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, and Confined Space.
• Participate in employee disciplinary actions and recognize employees who demonstrate strong safety practices and contribute to company goals.
• Identify the causes of operational and equipment problems and develop recommendations for process and maintenance improvements to present to the Operations Manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 3–5 years of maintenance supervisory or lead experience, preferably in an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or similar environment.
• Strong leadership skills and working knowledge of maintenance concepts and practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hand-tool knowledge, with the ability to operate equipment as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse, multicultural workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as effectively within a team.