Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Location: On-site, Savannah, GA

Schedule: Monday - Friday schedule, typically first shift hours. Overtime expected based on plant needs and active projects.

Our client is a growing manufacturer and distribution-focused organization entering an exciting phase of operational expansion. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on maintenance leader who wants to make a visible impact, help scale plant capabilities, support capital improvements, and play a meaningful role in a business that is investing in growth. The right person will join a collaborative site team and help strengthen uptime, reliability, and day-to-day execution across a busy production environment.

This Role Offers

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility.
• Quarterly incentive potential tied to company performance.
• Annual merit increase opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, and 401(k) match.
• Strong visibility within the plant, with the chance to influence maintenance strategy, equipment reliability, and facility improvements.
• Opportunity to join a company with active growth plans, operational expansion, and a leadership team focused on continuous improvement.

The Industrial Maintenance Supervisor will lead maintenance execution for an on-site manufacturing operation, ensuring production equipment and facility systems remain safe, reliable, and ready to support output goals. This individual will balance hands-on troubleshooting with coordination of preventive maintenance, spare parts, contractor support, and cross-functional communication with production leadership. This role is well suited for a mechanically strong maintenance professional who can lead from the floor and help bring structure to a growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day to day maintenance execution for a growing manufacturing site, balancing equipment uptime, facility reliability, and project work.
• Build and manage a practical preventive maintenance program for mixers, mills, pumps, conveyors, and other plant systems.
• Partner closely with production leadership to prioritize work, reduce downtime, and support a fast-moving operation.
• Coordinate internal resources and outside contractors to complete repairs, upgrades, and facility improvement projects safely and on schedule.
• Maintain organized spare parts, maintenance supply, and MRO inventory to improve response time and avoid repeat failures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and support a broad range of plant needs, from critical production equipment to general facility repairs.
• Track work orders, purchases, and maintenance activity using standard office tools and ERP or maintenance systems.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hands on problem solving across maintenance and operations.

Desired Background

• Hands on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, processing, packaging, or similar production environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, with working knowledge of pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Previous lead, mentor, or supervisory experience is valued, but strong technicians ready to step into leadership are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in an active plant environment with changing daily needs.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, purchasing, and maintenance-related inventory is helpful.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and plant systems for tracking maintenance activity, purchasing, or materials.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a clean, compliant operating environment.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, team-first leadership style.

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