What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - ACE position at REINKE MANUFACTURING?
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities operate safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. This role places strong emphasis on project schedule adherence, maintenance budgeting, and cost control while supporting production goals, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Supervise, schedule, and assign work to maintenance technicians in the most logical combinations (mechanical, electrical, and/or facilities) to meet daily operational and project timelines.
- Train, coach, and evaluate maintenance personnel; communnicate performance expectations and accountability standards.
- Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, work orders, and project documentation (CMMS preferred).
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations (OSHA), company safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Manage, monitor, and control the maintenance, repair, and rebuild budgets; monitor labor, parts, and contractor costs against targets.
- Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize operational disruptions.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term reliability improvements.
- Manage spare parts inventory, tools, and maintenance supplies; evaluate usage trends and recommend stocking levels to control costs.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred.
- 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, schedules, and projects.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial controls (PLC experience a plus).
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, project schedules, and technical drawings.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.