Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Attleboro, MA

Company: Abbott-Action, Inc.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Position Summary

Abbott-Action, Inc. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to support the daily maintenance operations of our manufacturing facilities. This is a working supervisor position that requires a strong technical background, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to actively participate in equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance while providing leadership and direction to the maintenance team.

Working closely with the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Supervisor will help coordinate maintenance activities, maintain equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and ensure that all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial maintenance technician who has demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience training, mentoring, or supervising other maintenance personnel. Experience in corrugated packaging, converting equipment, or a similar manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Actively perform and assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance support to minimize downtime and maintain efficient production operations.
• Perform equipment adjustments, calibrations, and repairs to optimize machine performance, production speed, and product quality.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform machine setups, adjustments, and component replacements, including roll alignment and other equipment-specific settings.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of motors, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other industrial machinery components.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to increase reliability and operational efficiency.

Maintenance Planning & Preventive Maintenance

• Work alongside the Maintenance Director to coordinate daily maintenance activities and establish priorities based on operational needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and document preventive and corrective maintenance work.
• Utilize the company's maintenance management software to track work orders, maintenance schedules, equipment history, repairs, and related documentation.
• Ensure completed maintenance work is properly documented, verified, and performed according to established standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve machine utilization, reliability, and production capacity.

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Serve as a working supervisor by balancing direct maintenance responsibilities with oversight and coordination of the maintenance team.
• Assign daily maintenance tasks based on employee skills, experience, and operational priorities.
• Provide hands-on training, technical guidance, and mentoring to maintenance technicians.
• Follow up on assigned work to ensure repairs and maintenance activities are completed correctly, safely, and on schedule.
• Promote a positive, productive work environment through effective communication, consistency, accountability, and teamwork.
• Support the Maintenance Director in evaluating employee performance, identifying training needs, and developing team capabilities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and outside contractors in the Maintenance Director's absence.

Parts, Vendors & Project Support

• Identify and source replacement parts, tools, materials, and supplies needed for maintenance operations.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and aftermarket distributors to obtain competitive pricing, reliable parts, and effective service.
• Assist with planning, evaluating, installing, and commissioning new machinery, equipment, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors performing maintenance, installations, or specialized repairs when necessary.
• Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

Safety, Compliance & Facility Support

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Promote safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and equipment safety protocols.
• Support facility maintenance, housekeeping, and general operational safety.
• Assist with applicable environmental and wastewater-related compliance responsibilities.
• Possess or demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator (2I) license, as required for the position.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, equipment adjustments, and corrective repairs.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems, determine appropriate repairs, and work independently when necessary.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar maintenance tracking software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with maintenance personnel, production teams, and management.
• Ability and willingness to obtain the required MassDEP 2I wastewater license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Lead, Lead Technician, or Senior Maintenance Technician.
• Experienced industrial maintenance technician with prior leadership, employee training, mentoring, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience maintaining corrugated packaging, converting, printing, or similar industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, PLC troubleshooting, and electrical controls.
• Experience coordinating outside contractors, vendors, and equipment installations.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience developing or improving preventive maintenance programs.
• Existing MassDEP 2I wastewater license is a plus.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in an active industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and reach as necessary to perform maintenance responsibilities.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Willingness to work additional hours or adjust schedules when necessary to address urgent equipment repairs or operational needs.

Abbott-Action, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person