What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at MS Companies?
About the Company
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the plant. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing technical teams, and wants to contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
About the Role
2 openings
Second shift: 2:15 PM to 10:15 PM, Monday to Friday (may work many weekends)
C Crew Pattern: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM Monday and Tuesday
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance team activities to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks
- Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed thoroughly and on schedule
- Conduct PM audits, document results, and communicate improvement opportunities
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and tooling issues to support plant operations
- Set up and maintain production process tooling and equipment
- Generate daily, monthly, and yearly PMs, work orders, and maintenance reports
- Maintain strong adherence to plant safety and housekeeping standards
- Lead, mentor, train, and upskill maintenance personnel
- Support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives throughout the plant
- Maintain effective communication with production, engineering, and leadership teams
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance leadership
- 2- or 4-year Technical Degree required
Required Skills
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and tooling knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical prints
- Experience with PC/PLC applications and programming (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5 / RSLogix 5000 highly preferred)
- Experience with automation networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.)
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data-handling functions
- Experience supporting I/O devices such as HMIs, sensors, remote I/O, scanners, relays, solenoids, etc.
- Exposure to Kaizen, continuous improvement, or lean manufacturing environments
- Background working with tooling and equipment selection or approval
- Experience conducting maintenance audits and developing PM strategies