Maintenance Supervisor-Industrial Recycling

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading provider of environmental and recycling solutions with a strong commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Maintenance Supervisor – Industrial Recycling to lead maintenance operations for a state-of-the-art recycling facility. This position will oversee preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, maintenance personnel, spare parts, and facility maintenance while working closely with plant leadership and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience, with particular emphasis on industrial hydraulic systems, mechanical equipment, preventive maintenance, and maintenance team leadership.

Position Summary

The Plant Maintenance Supervisor will plan, direct, and control maintenance activities necessary to keep recycling plant equipment and facilities operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who understands industrial equipment, preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee maintenance activities for recycling plant equipment and facilities.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs designed to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Ensure recycling equipment is maintained and repaired to appropriate safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment including:
• • Optical Sorters
  • Eddy Current Separators
  • Glass Breakers
  • Balers
  • Fiber Screens
  • Conveyors
  • Hydraulic systems and related industrial equipment
• Schedule repairs and maintenance activities while minimizing disruption to plant operations.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate corrective maintenance.
• Work with other departments regarding equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacement recommendations.
• Partner with project engineering resources when necessary to support facility and equipment improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance of plant transportation equipment.
• Analyze maintenance and equipment costs and make recommendations to improve operational efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Establish maintenance objectives and performance standards aligned with plant and organizational goals.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and control of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to Maintenance Technicians.
• Ensure preventive inspections and corrective repairs meet or exceed established company standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable safety procedures and protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience in addition to the education requirement.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial hydraulic systems.
• Leadership experience in an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or plant environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial or plant maintenance experience.
• Strong hydraulic maintenance experience.
• Experience with recycling, manufacturing, material handling, or other high-volume industrial equipment.
• Preventive maintenance program experience.
• Experience supervising or leading maintenance technicians.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance leader with strong hydraulic experience who can diagnose equipment issues, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, lead technicians, and keep a high-volume industrial facility operating safely and efficiently.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently on third shift and have a strong understanding of industrial mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an on-site, safety-sensitive position in an industrial recycling facility. The successful candidate must be able to work in a plant environment and comply with all applicable safety rules and protocols.

Employment may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable regulations and company policy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $86,000–$110,000
• Potential Bonus: Up to 10%
• Full benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days

Actual compensation and benefits may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and other applicable factors.

Staffing Agency Information

We are conducting a confidential search for this position on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates will be presented directly to the hiring team for consideration.

No relocation assistance is available.
No visa sponsorship is available.
This position does not require a security clearance.

Initial Screening Questions

1. Do you have industrial hydraulic experience?
2. Do you have hands-on industrial maintenance experience?
3. Do you have maintenance leadership or supervisory experience?
4. Are you available to work 3rd shift, Sunday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM?
5. Are you comfortable working in an on-site industrial recycling environment?

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