Maintenance Supervisor

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the plant maintenance team to ensure the reliability, availability,

performance, and safe operation of all production and utility equipment. This role oversees

maintenance activities to guarantee they are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with

standardized procedures. By applying preventive and predictive maintenance practices, the

supervisor reduces recurring failures, improves Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and

optimizes Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Key responsibilities include minimizing unplanned

downtime, fostering a strong safety culture, supporting continuous production, and driving the plant’s

operational objectives.

Fitesa offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on day one of employment. We also provide access to an onsite health clinic available to employees and their families.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic and tactical problem-solving

• Quick and adaptive thinking

• Leadership and mentoring

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems

• Strong teamwork and collaboration

• Effective communication skills

• Sound decision-making

• Proactive initiative and accountability

• High work standards and ownership

• Organizational and planning abilities

• Discipline and reliability

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive experience in industrial maintenance within continuous or high-speed

manufacturing environments.

• Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including

troubleshooting and repair.

• Working knowledge of industrial automation and control systems (motors, drives, sensors)

and basic PLC diagnostics.

• Skilled in supporting process and material-handling equipment for continuous operations.

• Familiarity with industrial utilities such as chillers, boilers, compressors, and HVAC systems.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.

• Proficient in preventive and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and reliability

improvement strategies.

• Knowledgeable in maintenance systems, documentation, and key performance indicators

(MTTR, MTBF, uptime).

• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO and machine guarding.

• Experienced in driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing equipment

reliability.

• Capable of providing technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to maintenance

teams.

• Effective collaborator with production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Skilled in developing action plans and applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.

 Behavioral Competencies:

 • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with PM, production, and process teams to achieve line goals. 

• Familiarity with large-scale, high-speed manufacturing processes and equipment. 

• Strong troubleshooting, conflict resolution, and sound decision-making abilities. 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail. 

• Quality-driven and customer-focused mindset. 

• Ability and willingness to train, motivate, and coach team members. 

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. 

• Thorough understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions for safe work practices. 

• Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts and varied hours as needed. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 

Key Responsibilities (What/How):

· Oversee and perform diverse duties to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and

facility equipment.

· Manage reactive maintenance teams assigned to equipment repairs and emergency

interventions.

· Provide prompt response to crises and equipment issues to minimize downtime.

· Mentor and motivate Maintenance Lead Technicians and Maintenance Technicians to ensure

high performance.

· Collaborate with other departments to support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.

· Ensure reactive maintenance teams are properly trained and compliant with company

policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Maintain proper workflow for reactive maintenance, including work orders and parts

consumption tracking.

· Oversee inventory management by adding and maintaining parts in stock.

· Drive adherence to action plans, deadlines, and preventive maintenance execution.

· Utilize downtime to perform planned corrective maintenance tasks.

· Manage small-scale projects and implement improvements focused on safety, quality, and

machine performance.

· Engage with suppliers to introduce new ideas and solutions for operational enhancements.

· Address chronic equipment issues and coordinate internal or external support as needed.

· Provide 24/7 availability to support maintenance team requirements.

Additional Information:

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.  

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.  

This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.

Requirements

Educational Background:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
AAS in Mechatronics or related technical degree (preferred) 

Work Background:

( )less than 3 years  (  )3 to 5 years

(X )5 to 10 years  ( )more than 10 years

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 – 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.