Maintenance Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Group Leader to oversee all aspects of Coatings, including Thin film/Electrocoat systems, conveyance, sealer systems (robotic and manual), robotic bonding cells, breakdown management, and Root Cause Analysis — from urgent repairs to capital projects. This role sets the standard for safety, efficiency, and reliability across equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

The Maintenance Group Leader will:

• Lead a skilled maintenance team to support production uptime and equipment reliability.

• Partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and drive performance.

• Championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, setting expectations and ensuring adherence to safe work practices (LOTO, PPE, SOPs).

• Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Troubleshoot and repair systems to include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.

• Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and capital project work to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.

• Partner with Production to minimize downtime, lead root-cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.

• Manage spare parts inventory, reorder points, and cost controls; recommend critical spares.

• Lead installations, rigging, alignments, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades.

• Review blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support repair and project work.

• Ensure accurate documentation of work orders, PMs, and downtime events; report on KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, backlog).

• Oversee vendor quotes, scheduling, quality checks, and contractor safety compliance.

• Drive housekeeping, 5S standards, and safety culture across the shop.

• Advise leadership on long-term equipment reliability, capital investment, and facility upgrades.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or relevant experience.

• 8 years of industrial maintenance, with 2 years in a supervisory or lead role

• Hands-on proficiency with conveyors, bearings, seals, shafts, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipefitting.

• Skilled in welding/fabrication, machining, rigging, cranes/hoists, and forklifts.

• Proficiency in PLC systems, robotics, and electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Proven ability to coach, schedule, and manage multi-skilled trades teams. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and CI practices with measurable impact on MTBF/MTTR.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work off-shift, weekends, and overtime as needed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

• Experienced in vendor management, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.

• Safety-focused, results-driven, and committed to operational excellence.

Preferred:

• Certifications in maintenance, safety, Six Sigma, or leadership development/training.

• Fork truck, man lift certifications or ability to obtain.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Powerhouse Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Heavy Material Handling
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Panel Installation
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Machine Safety Inspections